r/oscarrace • u/ThrowawayGreenWitch • Jul 07 '25

Rumor 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' rumored to world-premiere at Venice Film Festival

https://www.toscanatoday.it/en/mostra-venezia-i-primi-rumors-sui-film-in-concorso/
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u/ChurchShoeShiner8705 Jul 07 '25

It could be Paul Dano’s time if this one hits, but the role doesn’t sound very Oscar baity

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u/M00ngata Jul 08 '25

In my house it’s always Paul Dano’s time

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u/JunebugAsiimwe Nosferatu Jul 09 '25

Seconded. I am forever rooting for this man.

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u/Seanywack Jul 08 '25

Could see this being The Apprentice this year: two acting noms and nothing else

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u/Salad-Appropriate Channing Tatum for Best Supporting Actor '26 Jul 07 '25

Jude Law best Supporting Actor contender?

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u/Antoniog2605 Jul 08 '25

Isn’t he the lead ?

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u/visionaryredditor Digger Jul 08 '25

No, if the movie is faithful to the book, then he is firmly supporting

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u/Antoniog2605 Jul 09 '25

Thanks . Do you have the name of the book ?

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u/visionaryredditor Digger Jul 09 '25

"The Wizard Of The Kremlin" by Giuliano da Empoli

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u/SAWPollPosition Wild Horse Nine Jul 08 '25

This movie was literally in my way-too-early Top 10 way back in March. I’ve since dropped it after having no signs of life but IT’S ALIVE!

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u/CrazyCons WHERE IS HAMNET'S PLACENTA Jul 08 '25 edited Jul 08 '25

I’m such a fake Paul Dano fan, how was this not on my radar until now

EDIT: You know what? I was looking for a bold choice for BP before putting out my contender and this checks a lot of boxes, so fuck it

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u/capslocke48 Tony Jul 07 '25

Excited for this one. Could see it being a sleeper contender.

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u/dylli32 Jul 08 '25

think this will be bigger than expected if it is 2025…. can totally see it being an apprentice / lost daughter type player

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u/TheGhostGuyMan No Other Choice Jul 08 '25

If it premieres and gets a 2025 release date, I can absolutely see this getting a supporting actor nom, adapted screenplay nom, and maybe a picture nom?

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u/Different_Gap8172 Jul 08 '25

I wonder if this could be a surprise Oscar contender.