*MGM is moving forward with a fresh take on “The Thomas Crown Affair,” starring and directed by Michael B. Jordan. The upcoming remake, scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, reimagines the story of a charismatic bank executive who executes elaborate heists and faces off against a determined insurance investigator. Jordan leads the cast, which also includes Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, and Kenneth Branagh.
Jordan shared his personal connection to the franchise during an interview on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, saying, “I loved the 1999 version as a kid — Pierce Brosnan, the slickness, the art. I didn’t grow up going to museums, so that film showed me a different side of New York. My mom’s an artist — so I was raised around paints and leather dyeing. It shaped my taste more than I realized.” He added, “Later, I saw the 1968 Steve McQueen version — the split screens, the style. After “Creed,” MGM asked what I wanted to do next. I said, “‘Thomas Crown Affair.’ I need that.”
This 2027 version marks the third film in the franchise, following Norman Jewison’s 1968 original starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, and the 1999 remake featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Jordan emphasized that his adaptation is not a reboot but a reimagination. The original film was nominated for two Academy Awards and won Best Original Song for Michel Legrand’s “The Windmills of Your Mind.”
“The first two films were about rich white guys stealing for fun. That doesn’t land today. Ours is more personal. The stakes are higher. Still got the fashion, romance. Ruth [E. Carter] is the queen. We’ve got an incredible cast — Adria [Arjona], Kenneth [Branagh], Pilou [Asbæk], Danai [Gurira],” Jordan said.
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Filming for the project recently concluded, and post-production is underway. Jordan’s approach focuses on heightened stakes, stylish visuals, and a more inclusive cast. He aims to honor that spirit of the original movie while bringing a modern, thrilling twist. Variety issued a correction noting that an earlier report had incorrectly listed Ruth Negga, Paapa Essiedu, and Aubrey Plaza as part of the film’s cast.
Jordan also reflected on his future in the “Creed” franchise during the podcast appearance, mentioning plans for a spin-off television series centered on Adonis’s daughter, Amara. “These little IPs are going to keep the universe alive without it being completely reliant on just me to push it through the finish line every time as a boxer. I’ll be adjacent,” he explained.
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