Pictured accepting a prize from Putin] Originally, Serbian Russian actor Miloš Biković had been cast as a recurring role of Russian yogi named Valentin, a life enhancement mentor - but HBO decided to 'part ways' with him after his pro-Putin stance came to light.
Originally, Serbian Russian actor Miloš Biković had been cast as a recurring Russian character - but was fired by HBO after his pro-Putin stance came to light.
A graduate of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Arts in Belgrade, Serbia, Biković has almost exclusively starred in dozens of Russian or Serbian TV, film and theatre productions over his 20-year career.
A graduate of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Arts in Belgrade, Serbia, Biković has almost exclusive starred in Russian or Serbian TV, film and theatre productions.
Biković was due to star in the show until Ukraine complained about his political beliefs as he was an open supporter of Russia's invasion - and was even awarded the 'medal of Pushkin' by Putin for his achievements in the arts, becoming a Russian citizen in 2021.