Jude Law Slips Stepping Off Boat at Venice Film Festival

Jude Law experienced a minor mishap when he slipped while stepping off a taxi boat in Venice after attending the 82nd Venice Film Festival. The 52-year-old actor, promoting his new espionage thriller The Wizard of the Kremlin in which he portrays Russian President Vladimir Putin, quickly regained his balance and continued to greet fans and sign autographs. The film, directed by Olivier Assayas and based on Giuliano da Empoli's 2022 novel, explores Putin’s rise and the political tensions surrounding him, with co-stars including Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander. Despite the fall, Law maintained a stylish appearance, wearing a navy blazer over a gray T-shirt and trousers, and was in good spirits throughout the incident. The slip was widely noted, prompting various reactions online, but Law brushed it off with humor and professionalism. His portrayal focused on telling a broader story rather than defining Putin, aiming for nuance and avoiding controversy.