Taylor Russell Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Michael B. Jordan's The Thomas Crown Affair is moving forward despite losing one of its stars, Taylor Russell. Russell will reportedly no longer star in The Thomas Crown Affair due to creative differences, and the Bones and All actress' role will be recast, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The film is currently in production in London. The Thomas Crown Affair, which Jordan directs and stars in, is a remake of the 1968 film of the same name, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Drew Pearce (The Fall Guy, Hotel Artemis) wrote the script following a previous draft written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. Related Stories Movies 'Basic Instinct' Writer Joe Eszterhas to Pen Reboot Movie for Amazon MGM Studios Movies Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell Teaming for Action Comedy 'Tough Guys' at Amazon MGM Studios Russell was originally set to star opposite Jordan. The Thomas Crown Affair cast also includes Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff will produce. Alan Trustman, who wrote the original film, serves as an executive producer. Up next for Russell, she is set to star in the Korean thriller Hope by Na Hong-jin, alongside Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Jung Ho-yeon. She will also co-star with David Jonsson in the upcoming Frank Ocean film. Additionally, Russell is in talks to star in a remake of Single White Female opposite Jenna Ortega for 3000 Pictures. The Thomas Crown Affair from Amazon MGM Studios will release in theaters on March 5, 2027. Deadline was first to report the news of Russell's exit. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Susanne Bier Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock Celebrate First Day on Set of 'Practical Magic 2' Wonder Woman James Gunn Says Casting for New Wonder Woman Hasn't Started Yet But Film Is a "Priority" Michael Naizu 'Pretty Little Liars' Alum Janel Parrish to Star in Coming-of-Age Drama 'Bound For Glory' From Michael Naizu (Exclusive) Heat Vision 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Moves to End of June 2027 Heat Vision When Did Superman Become So Controversial? Heat Vision Mikaela Hoover Talks 'Superman,' Cat Grant's Clark Kent Crush and 17 Years of James Gunn Team-Ups Susanne Bier Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock Celebrate First Day on Set of 'Practical Magic 2' Wonder Woman James Gunn Says Casting for New Wonder Woman Hasn't Started Yet But Film Is a "Priority" Michael Naizu 'Pretty Little Liars' Alum Janel Parrish to Star in Coming-of-Age Drama 'Bound For Glory' From Michael Naizu (Exclusive) Heat Vision 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Moves to End of June 2027 Heat Vision When Did Superman Become So Controversial? Heat Vision Mikaela Hoover Talks 'Superman,' Cat Grant's Clark Kent Crush and 17 Years of James Gunn Team-Ups
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Taylor Russell Exits Michael B. Jordan's 'Thomas Crown Affair' Due to Creative Differences
July 19, 2025
5 months ago
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