Actress Rachel Weisz leads Netflix's March 5, 2026, series "Vladimir", based on a novel, as a lecturer drawn to a younger colleague.

Actress Rachel Weisz stars in the Netflix limited series "Vladimir", premiering March 5, 2026, playing a university lecturer obsessed with a younger colleague, portrayed by Leo Woodall. The eight-episode drama is based on Julia May Jonas’ novel and explores themes of power and desire. Weisz, born in London to Hungarian Jewish and Austrian parents, has a career spanning decades and films that have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide.