Adria Arjona is poised to share the silver screen with Michael B. Jordan in a captivating reimagining of "The Thomas Crown Affair," produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Jordan, who is both directing and starring in this London-based production, follows in the footsteps of the 1968 classic helmed by Norman Jewison, which starred legends Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 5, 2027.
Rounding out the stellar cast are Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart. Initially, Taylor Russell was set to star opposite Jordan, but according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter last week, the "Bones and All" actress departed the project amidst artistic disparities.
Drew Pearce, renowned for his screenplay for "The Fall Guy," penned the latest draft of the script, succeeding Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson's earlier version. Producers include Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo for Outlier Society, Charles Roven for Atlas Entertainment, Patrick McCormick, and Marc Toberoff of Toberoff Productions. Alan Trustman, who scripted the original film, serves as an executive producer, ensuring a touch of nostalgia in the making.
The iconic "Thomas Crown Affair" garnered two Oscar nominations and centered around an insurance investigator's relentless pursuit of a bank heist mastermind. A 1999 remake, featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, further solidified its place in cinematic history.
Arjona, celebrated for her roles in Disney+'s "Star Wars" series "Andor" and films like "Blink Twice" and "Hit Man," will next be seen alongside Dakota Johnson in Neon and Topic Studio's comedy "Splitsville." This venture marks a reunion for Jordan with the studio that released his directorial debut, "Creed III," in 2023.
At CinemaCon in April, Jordan teased his vision for "The Thomas Crown Affair," asserting confidently that his film "transcends the boundaries of a mere remake."
Adria Arjona is represented by a formidable team, including CAA, Anonymous Content, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Stone Genow, who undoubtedly recognize her extraordinary talent and potential.
