The Michael B. Jordan-directed new crime thriller loses its lead star. After Sinners, Jordan is scheduled to helm and star in a new movie adaptation of The Thomas Crown Affair, set to arrive in theaters on March 5, 2027. The movie will mark the second adaptation of Norman Jewison’s 1968 original of the same name, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

Previously, John McTiernan brought forth a version with Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary. With a script from The Fall Guy‘s Drew Pearce, Jordan’s new version casts Bones and All‘s Taylor Russell to play the insurance investigator who’s sent to track down the one responsible for the bank heist but ends up falling in love with Jordan’s painting-stealing billionaire.

According to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, Russell has exited The Thomas Crown Affair over creative differences. Production continues in London while the studio looks for her replacement.

What This Means For The Thomas Crown Affair

Michael B. Jordan Aims To Update The Classic Heist Movie With Modern Twists

Amazon announced the project in late 2024 following Sinners‘ success, with filming expected to start at some point in 2025. The latest update seems to reveal that even though the release date for the upcoming remake is in the distant future, filming is already in process in London, though the exact date remains unknown.

With the 2027 Thomas Crown Affair being a new iteration of the classic heist movie, some changes are expected. The Creed star has promised to surprise the audience with a few modern twists. How his remake will be different from Brosnan and McQueen’s versions of bored billionaires remains unknown, but it seems that Russell won’t be the one to play his love interest.

Her exit casts some uncertainty in the role. On the other hand, given that the studio is not pausing the production, they’ll likely try to recast her as soon as possible. On the other hand, Russell has several projects lined up already. She’ll next be seen in Na Hong-jin-directed Korean thriller, Hope, opposite Michael Fᴀssbender.

Our Take On Taylor Russell’s Exit From Thomas Crown Affair

The Next Person To Play Catherine Banning Is Important

A new casting announcement could be coming in the near future. Since the movie won’t be released until spring 2027, it still has time to find its new lead star. While those who are looking forward to seeing Russell in Jordan’s Thomas Crown Affair will be disappointed, the news carries a filming update that confirms the movie’s current active production status.

Losing a lead star may sound alarming, but The Thomas Crown Affair is not yet in trouble. It’s in flex, and depending on who will play Catherine Banning, the movie could look very different from what was initially planned.

Source: ᴅᴇᴀᴅline