Michael B. Jordan's eagerly anticipated new cinematic rendition of "The Thomas Crown Affair" is poised to make a splashy debut in early 2027. Amazon MGM Studios has scheduled the theft-themed thriller, slated for both theatrical release and IMAX screenings, on March 5, 2027. Jordan, donning the dual hats of director and lead actor, will share the screen with Taylor Russell, reviving the iconic tale that Norman Jewison first brought to life in 1968 with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in the lead roles.
Drew Pearce, the minds behind "The Fall Guy," penned the screenplay for this fresh adaptation, following an earlier draft crafted by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff are producing, while Jordan himself contributes to the production under his Outlier Society banner alongside Elizabeth Raposo. Alan Trustman, the screenwriter of the original film, serves as an executive producer.
The seminal "Thomas Crown Affair," which garnered two Academy Award nominations, weaves a tale of an insurance investigator hot on the trail of a bank heist mastermind. A remake hit the silver screen in 1999, featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in lead roles.
This film marks a reunion for Jordan with the studio that released his directorial bow, "Creed III," in 2023. Jordan's month has been nothing short of momentous, as he also stars in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," which has sparked a fiery start at the box office for Warner Bros.
Earlier this month, Jordan offered a sneak peek into his vision for "The Thomas Crown Affair" during a captivating video segment at CinemaCon. Addressing the enthusiastic audience, he revealed his immersion in the London-based production, emphasizing, "This isn't merely another remake; it's a movie that cries out to be experienced on the big screen." Kevin Wilson, an Amazon MGM executive, echoed this sentiment, hinting that the film "promises to mesmerize audiences with its contemporary twists."
