Cosmo Jarvis is set to portray a young Joseph Stalin in the upcoming biopic Young Stalin, directed by Kornél Mundruczó. Based on Simon Sebag Montefiore’s biography, the film delves into Stalin's early years as a bank-robbing revolutionary in pre-revolutionary Russia. The narrative follows a 20-something "Soso"— Stalin's nickname — leading a group of revolutionaries in a massive bank heist in 1907 Tbilisi, an event that marked his transformation into the infamous dictator.
Described as "the Wild Wild East," the film's setting includes Cossacks, Bolshevik gunslingers, the Tsar’s secret police, and proto-fascistic brigades. As Variety reveals, production is slated to begin in 2025/26, with financing from Len Blavatnik’s Access Entertainment, known for backing Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar-winning The Zone of Interest.
This portrayal aims to shed light on Stalin's formative years, offering a nuanced perspective on the man who would become one of history's most notorious figures.
Cosmo Jarvis first gained worldwide recognition for his role as John Blackthorne, the English navigator stranded in 17th-century Japan, in the 2024 TV series Shōgun. His intense and authentic performance made him a standout star in the historical drama.
