Vladimir stars The Mummy legend Rachel Weisz and One Day’s Leo Woodall in lead roles

Vladimir is arriving on Netflix imminently alongside a whole host of other great titles and the distinctive Toronto-set drama features some major stars and breathtaking locations.

Developed by Julia May Jonas, who penned the original source material, the series takes its name from one of the central characters – a youthful and attractive university professor.

An older colleague of his, known simply as M, becomes unhealthily fixated on Vladimir and will stop at nothing to realise her desires.

The bestselling novel marked author Jonas’s sharp debut and actress Rachel Weisz, who appears in the Netflix series, commented: “I had Julia’s novel, which I’d read prior to being offered the role, and I had her screenplays.”

“Her writing is so superb. It’s so funny and mischievous and truthful, and slightly ridiculous. That’s what makes it funny.”

Here is everything you need to know about Netflix’s adaptation.

An adult male and female, both dressed in black, are standing close to each other in an indoor setting. The female is raising he
Vladimir is a steamy series based on a book of the same name (Image: NETFLIX)

When is Vladimir on Netflix?

Vladimir will launch worldwide on Netflix on March 5 and the limited series comprises eight episodes.

Fortunately for fans, all eight episodes will arrive simultaneously, allowing viewers to binge their way through without interruption.

Netflix typically adds new titles at midnight for audiences in the US, or 8am for those watching in the UK.

Given this is designated as a limited series, it seems unlikely fans will see a second season in future.

An individual with a white t-shirt is seen comforting a person with long hair who is seated in a dimly lit room. A lit candle on

Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall lead the cast of Vladimir (Image: NETFLIX)

Who is in the cast of Vladimir?

The Mummy icon Rachel Weisz and One Day actor Leo Woodall head up the cast, portraying M and Vladimir respectively.

Weisz, 55, is an award-winning performer who recently reunited with several of her co-stars from The Mummy to begin filming on a sequel.

Woodall, 29, is also recognised for his part in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

John Slattery portrays M’s husband, John, and he is most famous for his role as Roger Sterling in the AMC drama Mad Men.

Ellen Robertson takes on the role of M’s daughter, Sid, and the actress has previously appeared in guest roles in Black Mirror, Breeders and The Pale Horse.

Jessica Henwick portrays Vladimir’s wife Cynthia, having previously played Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones.

Recurring stars include:

Kayli Carter as Lila

Miriam Silverman as Florence

Mallori Johnson as Edwina

Matt Walsh as David

Tattiawna Jones as Alexis

Louise Lambert as Dawn

An adult male and female are seated on a comfortable couch indoors. The male individual is engrossed in reading a book, while th

Rachel Weisz and John Slattery play a husband and wife in the series (Image: NETFLIX)

Is there a trailer for Vladimir?

Yes, Netflix released the official trailer earlier in February and it introduces audiences to M and her husband John’s ‘open’ relationship.

Viewers also witness how M battles to connect with her students and her daughter, leaving her feeling “useless”.

However, her life transforms when she encounters Vladimir Vladinski at a staff meeting and is immediately drawn to him.

The steamy trailer provides a glimpse into M’s dangerous fantasies as she yearns for a passionate connection with her new colleague. Viewers will observe the breaking of the fourth wall as M narrates the series, and creator Jonas discussed the creative decision with Netflix’s Tudum.

Two individuals are seated at a desk in a library setting, engaged in an activity that appears to involve a laptop and various o

Ellen Robertson play’s M’s daughter Sid in Vladimir (Image: NETFLIX)

She said: “We managed to make external a lot of those internalisations through the direct address and the fantasy and things like that.”

Actress Weisz added: “You have direct access to what the character is thinking and then also what she wants you to think.

“What she wants you to think is a little distant from the total truth. The narrative she tells isn’t always accurate, but that seems like a very human trait – to adjust the truth for one’s audience when things are [getting] out of control.”

Vladimir airs on Netflix on March 5