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The Michael B. Jordan-directed new crime thriller loses its lead star. AfterSinners, Jordan is scheduled to helm and star in a new movie adaptation ofThe Thomas Crown Affair, set toarrive in theaters on July 21, 2025. 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 fromThe Fall Guy’s Drew Pearce, Jordan’s new version castsBones and All’s Taylor Russellto 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 toDeadline,Russell has exitedTheThomas Crown Affairover creative differences. Production continues in London while the studio looks for her replacement.
UPDATE: 2025-07-18 12:33 EST BY COOPER HOOD
Adria Arjona Joins The Thomas Crown Affair Remake
It didn’t take long for Michael B. Jordan to find his replacement for Taylor Russell after all.AndorandHit ManstarAdria Arjona has been cast inThe Thomas Crown Affairin the female lead role Russell previously occupied. The report notes that there was"a flurry of incoming calls about the highly sought-after part"after Russell’s exit, leading to a swift decision being made and Arjona being selected.
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 followingSinners' 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.
Withthe 2027Thomas Crown Affairbeing a new iteration of the classic heist movie, some changes are expected. TheCreedstar 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, butit 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 thatthe studio is not pausing the production, they’ll likely attempt 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 Fassbender.
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’sThomas Crown Affairwill be disappointed, the news carries a filming update that confirms the movie’s current active production status.
Losing a lead star may sound alarming, butTheThomas Crown Affairis not yet in trouble. It’s in flex, anddepending on who will play Catherine Banning, the movie could look very different from what was initially planned.
