Leviathan actor Valery Grishko has won a defamation lawsuit against a Russian legislator amidst accusations of being “unpatriotic” for playing an Orthodox priest in the film.
The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Leviathan’ actor wins defamation suit against Russian legislator

Actor Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announce the film 'Leviathan' from Russia as a nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards Nominations Announcement at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Jan. 15.