Taylor Russell Leaves Thomas Crown Affair Remake

Taylor Russell has exited the Amazon MGM Studios remake of 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, due to creative differences. Production continues in London, and Russell's role—originally played by Faye Dunaway in the 1968 film—will be recast, with the film still set for a theatrical release on March 5, 2027. The cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart, with a script by Drew Pearce and original screenwriter Alan Trustman serving as executive producer. The studio confirmed that Russell's exit will not affect the production schedule. This marks the second modern remake of the heist thriller, the first being the 1999 version starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Russell is pursuing other projects, including the Korean thriller 'Hope,' a Frank Ocean film, and is in talks for a 'Single White Female' remake.