Michael B. Jordan’s The Thomas Crown Affair Progresses Amid Cast Changes
Exciting developments are underway for Michael B. Jordan’s highly anticipated film, The Thomas Crown Affair. Despite some casting changes, the project is moving forward with production currently taking place in London.
In recent news, Taylor Russell will no longer be part of the film due to creative differences. As a result, her role will be recast, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter. Originally, Russell was set to star alongside Jordan in this modern remake of the classic 1968 film, which originally featured iconic performances by Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
Jordan not only directs but also stars in this fresh interpretation of The Thomas Crown Affair. The screenplay has been penned by Drew Pearce, known for The Fall Guy and Hotel Artemis, building on earlier drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. The cast also features notable talents including Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart. The film is being produced by Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Patrick McCormick, and Marc Toberoff, with Alan Trustman, the original film’s writer, serving as an executive producer.
For Taylor Russell, the future looks bright as she prepares for her next project. She will appear in the Korean thriller Hope, directed by Na Hong-jin, alongside Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Hoyeon. Additionally, she is set to co-star with David Jonsson in an upcoming film about Frank Ocean, and she’s reportedly in talks for a remake of Single White Female with Jenna Ortega for Sony’s 3000 Pictures.
Mark your calendars! The Thomas Crown Affair is scheduled to hit theaters on March 5, 2027, under the banner of Amazon MGM Studios. The news of Russell’s departure was first reported by Deadline.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project as it continues to unfold!
