Michael B. Jordan’s new take on the classic movie The Thomas Crown Affair just faced a twist. Star Taylor Russell has left the project. She was supposed to act alongside Jordan, but creative differences changed everything. It is now up to fans to figure out what this means for the film.
The original Thomas Crown Affair came out in 1968. It stars Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The story: A rich man plans a clever heist just for fun, while an investigator tries to catch him. It was remade in 1999 with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Now, Michael B. Jordan, famous for Creed and Black Panther, is giving it a modern spin. He’s not just acting in the movie he is also directing. With its amazing cast and new ideas, this remake has a lot of people excited.
Why Did Taylor Russell Leave?
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Taylor Russell is best known for movies including Waves and Bones and All. She joined the Thomas Crown Affair remake in a big role. But after almost two weeks of filming in London, she stepped away. But sources say it was because of creative differences. That’s when people working on a movie don’t agree on how it should be made. It happens sometimes in films, but it can hamper the overall process. The team’s new faces as quickly as possible to keep production on track.
Who’s Still in the Movie?
Even with Russell gone, the cast is full of talent. Kenneth Branagh, a famous actor and director, is on board. So is Lily Gladstone, who got an Oscar nod for Killers of the Flower Moon. Danai Gurira, Jordan’s Black Panther co-star, is also in the film. Other names include Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart. Behind the scenes, Jordan’s company, Outlier Society, is making it happen with help from Elizabeth Raposo and Charles Roven. The script comes from Drew Pearce, who worked on The Fall Guy.
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What Happens Next?
It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 5, 2027. The filming is already going on in London. There is still time, but the team wants a new actress soon to avoid delays. Meanwhile, Taylor Russell isn’t slowing down. She’s joining a Korean thriller called Hope with stars like Michael Fassbender. Currently, she is working on a remake of Single White Female with Jenna Ortega.
A Bump in the Road, but Hope Remains
Taylor Russell leaving is a big change for the Thomas Crown Affair remake. With a strong cast and crew, this film could still shine. It will be interesting to see who takes Russell’s place and how things turn out.
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