Michael B. Jordan, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, has been confirmed to star in a new remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, with Amazon MGM Studios taking the reins of the classic heist thriller
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00:00Michael B. Jordan, one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors, has been confirmed to
00:04star in a new remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, with Amazon MGM Studios taking the reins of
00:10the classic heist thriller.
00:11The project, which has been in development, is a fresh adaptation of the 1968 original,
00:16which starred Steve McQueen and its 1999 remake featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.
00:24This latest version will be produced by Jordan through his outlier society along with Elizabeth
00:29Raposo, marking the actor's continued push to diversify his portfolio with high-profile
00:35roles.
00:36Drew Pierce has written the screenplay, while Justin Britt gets the credit for the previous
00:41draft.
00:42The original film's writer, Alan Trustman, will serve as the executive producer alongside
00:46Mark Toberoff and Patrick McCormick.
00:51The Thomas Crown Affair tells the story of a wealthy and suave art thief who pulls off
00:55a daring robbery while remaining under the radar of authorities, only to engage in a
00:59high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse with an investigator who seeks to bring him down.
01:04The film is celebrated for its complex characters, thrilling heist scenes, and the intricate
01:08romantic tension that underpins the narrative.
01:13Amazon MGM Studios is yet to announce the full cast for the film, but the anticipation
01:17surrounding Jordan's role has already created excitement in the industry.
01:21Fans of the original films are eager to see how this latest version will compare, particularly
01:25with the star of Jordan's calibre leading the charge.