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Jessica Henwick and John Slattery are among the new additions to the cast of the upcoming Netflix limited series Vladimir!

The two actors will serve as series regulars, along with Ellen Robertson, in the new series, which is an adaptation of Julia May Jonas‘ novel of the same name, Deadline reports.

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In the series, Jessica will star as Cynthia, John as John and Ellen will play Cid.

Also new to the cast in recurring roles include Kayli Carter as Lila, Miriam Silverman as Florence, Mallori Johnson as Edwina, Matt Walsh as David, Tattiawna Jones as Alexis and Louise Lambert as Dawn.

These new additions join previously announced stars Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall.

Here’s a synopsis: As a woman’s life unravels, she becomes obsessed with her captivating new colleague. Full of sexy secrets, dark humor and complex characters, Vladimir is about what...

Netflix's upcoming series Vladimir has built out more of its growing cast. The Netflix romantic thriller is based on the hit debut novel by Julia May Jonas which was published in 2022. Jonas is adapting her book for the streamer and will also serve as an executive producer. Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall were previously announced to star in the series.

Now, Varietyhas revealed that nine new actors have been cast in Vladimir. Series regulars include John Slattery (Mad Men) as John, Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) as Cynthia, and Ellen Robertson (Mickey 17) as Sid.

Recurring guest roles have been cast with Kayli Carter (Private Life) as Lila, Miriam Silverman (Your Friends and Neighbors) as Florence, Mallori Johnson (Is God Is) as Edwina, Matt Walsh (Veep) as David, Tattiawna Jones (Murderbot) as Alexis, and Louise Lambert (Ginny & Georgia) as Dawn.

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Jessica Henwick, Ellen Robertson and John Slattery join ‘Vladimir’

John Slattery, Jessica Henwick, and Ellen Robertson have joined the cast of Netflix’s Vladimir as series regulars. The streamer also confirmed Kayli Carter, Miriam Silverman, Mallori Johnson, Matt Walsh, Tattiawna Jones, and Louise Lambert have been cast in recurring roles.

The new additions join Rachel Weisz, who’s on board to star and executive produce, and Leo Woodall as the titular character.

The eight-episode limited series is based on Julia May Jonas’ bestselling novel, with Jonas involved as the series’ creator, writer, and executive producer. Netflix’s casting announcement did not indicate a target release date.

John Slattery (Mad Men) plays John, Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) plays Cynthia, and Ellen Robertson (Mickey 17) is on board as Sid. Kayli Carter (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) recurs as Lila, Miriam Silverman (Your Friends and Neighbors) plays Florence, Mallori Johnson (Steal Away) is Edwina,...

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Netflix’s limited series adaptation of the Julia May Jonas novel “Vladimir” is rounding out its main cast.

Nine new cast members have joined the series alongside previously announced leads Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall. Variety has learned that John Slattery, Jessica Henwick, and Ellen Robertson have been cast as series regulars in the roles of John, Cynthia, and Sid respectively.

The new recurring cast members are: Kayli Carter as Lila, Miriam Silverman as Florence, Mallori Johnson as Edwina, Matt Walsh as David, Tattiawna Jones as Alexis, and Louise Lambert as Dawn.

In addition, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning team of Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini are set to direct three of the show’s eight episodes, including the pilot. They will also be executive producers on the series. Berman and Pulcini are repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and Paul Brennan at 3B Law.

The official logline for the show states,...

John Slattery (Mad Men), Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) and Ellen Robertson (Mickey 17) have joined Netflix’s limited series Vladimir as series regulars, with Kayli Carter (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Miriam Silverman (Your Friends and Neighbors), Mallori Johnson (Is God Is), Matt Walsh (Veep), Tattiawna Jones (Murderbot), and Louise Lambert (Chucky) boarding as recurring.

Slattery will play John, with Henwick as Cynthia, Robertson as Sid, Carter as Lila, Silverman as Florence, Johnson as Edwina, Walsh as David, Jones as Alexis, and Lambert as Dawn. As previously announced, Rachel Weisz will star in and exec produce the series, based on Julia May Jonas’s novel, with Leo Woodall playing the title role.

As a woman’s life unravels in this eight-episode series — created, written and exec produced by Jonas — she becomes obsessed with her captivating new colleague. Full of sexy secrets, dark humor and complex characters, Vladimir is...

Vladimir, the critically acclaimed bestselling novel by Julia May Jonas, is coming to Netflix as an eight-episode limited series, and new talent on either side of the camera have just been announced.

John Slattery, Jessica Henwick, and Ellen Robertson join Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall in starring roles. Kayli Carter, Miriam Silverman, Mallori Johnson, Matt Walsh, and Louise Lambert will play recurring roles. The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning team of Shari Springer Bermanand Robert Pulcini(Fleishman Is in Trouble, American Splendor) will direct three episodes. Keep reading to learn who else is involved.

The novel — which topped NPR, Washington Post, People, Vulture, Guardian, Vox, Kirkus Reviews, Newsweek, LitHub, and New York Public Library best book of the year lists — is Jonas’s incisive debut.

As a professor’s life unravels, she becomes obsessed with her captivating new colleague. Full of sexy secrets, dark humor, and complex characters, Vladimir is about what...

Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson have signed with WME for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. The pair continue to be represented by United Agents in the UK and Linden Entertainment.

Clive and Robertson broke out with their performances as the “Britney” sketch comedy duo. They previously adapted “Britney” into a BBC Three pilot in 2023. “Britney” originated as a comedy stage show that Clive co-wrote about her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 23 years old.

Their most recent live show, “Friends and Nothing More,” had a sold-out run at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre. Currently, they are writing a half-hour comedy that they are developing with Gloria Sanchez and Two Brothers. Both Clive and Robertson would also star in and executive produce that project.

Clive was recently cast in Bill Lawrence’s college comedy series at HBO, in which...

Charly Clive will star opposite Steve Carell in his upcoming HBO comedy series from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.

The show was originally picked up back in May. Along with Carell and Clive, “Ted Lasso” alum Phil Dunster is also attached to star.

The half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official logline states that the single-camera show is “set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).”

Clive is one half of the “Britney” sketch comedy duo with Ellen Robertson. The duo previously adapted “Britney” into a BBC Three pilot in 2023. “Britney” originated as a comedy stage show that Clive co-wrote about her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 23 years old. Her recent TV credits include “The Lazarus Project,” “Pure,” while she has also appeared in films like “All My Friends Hate Me.”

She is repped by United Agents,...

Exclusive: British actress Charly Clive (Pure) has landed the female lead opposite Steve Carell in HBO‘s untitled comedy series from Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses and Warner Bros. TV. Clive was among a half-dozen 30-something actresses — including a couple of well-known names — who did a chemistry read with Carell for the hotly pursued role.

The single-camera comedy is set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive). In addition to Carell, Clive joins previously cast Phil Dunster in the high-profile series.

The first of 10 half-hour episodes was written by Lawrence and Tarses. Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell. The series is produced by Doozer in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence’s Doozer banner and Tarses are under overall deals.

Clive is probably best known for her starring role in the 2019 Channel 4...

Exclusive: Veteran manager Trent Hubbard will join Linden Entertainment.

Hubbard moves to Linden after four years at Echo Lake Entertainment and previous to that he was in the Motion Picture Talent Department at UTA. He is currently executive producing Adam Rehmeier’s feature film Carolina Caroline starring Samara Weaving; executive producing Alok Vaid-Menon’s comedy special Biology!, who Hubbard represents and just secured a first look deal in Sony TV for them and executive producing Meredith Alloway’s directorial debut Forbidden Fruits with Mason Novick and Diablo Cody which is written by Alloway and Lily Houghton, both of whom Hubbard will continue to represent at Linden. Hubbard is also on the advisory board of the non-profit Rainbow Labs.

Other clients that will follow Hubbard includes Sarah Ramos (The Bear); Shirley Chen (Didi); Sarah Kameela Impey (We Are Lady Parts); Nadia Tereszkiewicz (Forever Young); Michelle Trachtenberg (Gossip Girl); Charly Clive (The...

BBC Three has revealed a slate of four Comedy Slices pilots, which include Dinosaur, the latest female-led project from Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures.

The 22-minute comedy is written by Elizabeth McGovern and Simon Curtis’ daughter, Matilda Curtis, and centers on Ashley Storrie-portrayed Nina, an autistic woman who has never sought any kind of diagnosis.

Nina’s always felt a little different from other people but she finds happiness in the world thanks to her passion for paleontology and her friendship with her bubbly younger sister Evie. However, when Evie asks Nina to be her maid of honor, Nina decides to step out of her comfort zone with a challenge: to find herself a date to bring to the wedding.

Dinosaur is executive produced by Harry Williams and Jack Williams, who will be hoping to repeat the Emmy-winning success of Fleabag. The show is one of three other female-led comedies unveiled by the BBC.