The highly anticipated remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, spearheaded by the talented Michael B. Jordan, is gaining impressive momentum with the addition of renowned actors Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express, Hamlet, Death on the Nile) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Wedding Banquet, Under the Bridge). Both actors have officially signed on to star alongside the acclaimed Sinners and Black Panther star. Not only will Jordan take the lead role, but he will also direct this exciting project, which is set to be released exclusively in theaters. Furthermore, Jordan is producing the film through his Outlier Society studio, collaborating with Elizabeth Raposo. Charles Roven, known for his work on Road House, will contribute as a producer via Atlas Entertainment.

In the original 1999 version of The Thomas Crown Affair, Pierce Brosnan portrayed the titular character, directed by John McTiernan. Brosnan’s character, Thomas Crown, is a charming playboy with a penchant for art theft as a thrilling pastime. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Catherine Banning, an intriguing insurance investigator who captures his heart and inspires a change in his reckless lifestyle. Before Brosnan’s captivating portrayal, director Norman Jewison helmed the 1968 classic, featuring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in the roles of this complex couple.

While often compared to the iconic James Bond, Thomas Crown faces fewer adversaries than the famous British spy. Nevertheless, he finds himself embroiled in thrilling escapades filled with romance, suspense, and a clever approach to evading capture. The development of Michael B. Jordan’s remake of The Thomas Crown Affair has been in progress for quite some time, with Amazon eager to fulfill their first-look film and television deal with the sought-after filmmaker, further enhancing the film’s anticipation.

Details about the plot of Michael B. Jordan’s version of The Thomas Crown Affair are still under wraps. However, it has been confirmed that the story will unfold in Europe while maintaining the original’s captivating art heist theme. Joining Jordan, Branagh, and Gladstone, Taylor Russell (Bones and All, Escape Room, Words on Bathroom Walls) will play a suave private detective, adding another layer of intrigue to this thrilling narrative.

The romantic thriller, produced by Amazon MGM, is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027. Michael B. Jordan will direct The Thomas Crown Affair from a screenplay penned by Drew Pearce, building upon earlier drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, with inspiration drawn from the original film.

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