Adria Arjona Replacing Taylor Russell for New ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’
‘Sinners’ and ‘Creed’s Michael B. Jordan is starring in and directing the movie, which is in production in London for a release date in March 2027.
(Left) Adria Arjona stars in 'Hit Man'. Photo: Netflix. (Right) Michael B. Jordan announces 'Creed' spin-off 'Delphi' at the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon
Preview:
- Adria Arjona is the latest addition to Michael B. Jordan’s Take on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’.
- She replaces Taylor Russell, who departed over creative differences.
- Amazon MGM Studios will release the movie worldwide.
Like someone swapping out a precious bauble as part of a heist, there’s a change happening for director and star Michael B. Jordan’s take on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’.
Taylor Russell has left the movie, citing creative differences, leaving a key part available.
The Thomas Crown Affair
A reimagining of the 1968 film, but set in Europe. Plot TBA. Read the Plot
Now we know that, after a quick search and plenty of interest from actors, the vacancy has been filled, as Variety brings word that Adria Arjona, most recently seen doing sterling work in Lucasfilm Disney+‘Star Wars’ series ‘Andor’ is joining the movie to star opposite Jordan.
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What’s the history of ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’?
(L to R) Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in 1969's 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. Photo: United Artists.
The 1968 original, directed by Norman Jewison, saw Steve McQueen as the titular bored millionaire, who concocts and executes a brilliant scheme to rob a bank without having to do any of the work himself.
When Vicki Anderson (Faye Dunaway), an investigator for the bank’s insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, the two begin a complicated cat-and-mouse game with a romantic undertone.
In an attempt to decipher Anderson’s agenda, Crown devises another robbery like his first, wondering if he can get away with the same crime twice.
The film saw a remake in 1999 with John McTiernan in the director’s chair, Pierce Brosnan as Crown and Rene Russo as Catherine Banning, the woman on his trail.
What will the new ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ be about?
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in 20th Century Studios' 'Death on the Nile.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Few details have emerged about Jordan’s take on the material, though we presume it’ll be a similar blend of high stakes heist action and unexpected romance.
What we do know is the script comes from ‘The Fall Guy's Drew Pearce, with a previous draft by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, based on the original film.
Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions’ Marc Toberoff will also serve as producers, with Alan Trustman–– who wrote the 1968 original ––– serving as executive producer.
And the cast that Jordan has surrounded himself with is impressive –– Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Aiysha Hart and Pilou Asbæk are all aboard.
When will the new ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ steal its way into theaters?
The movie has a March 5th, 2027 date set by backers Amazon MGM Studios.
And with the cameras already rolling, Jordan is on track to deliver, even with a change in the ensemble.
Michael B. Jordan directs and stars as Adonis Creed in 'Creed III.'
Other Movies in ‘ The Thomas Crown Affair’ Franchise:
- ‘The Thomas Crown Affair' (1968)
- 'The Thomas Crown Affair' (1999)
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