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Danai Gurira is teaming up with Michael B Jordan again for the Thomas Crown Affair remake. Jordan is directing, producing, and starring in the heist thriller alongside Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone. The film, set for a 2027 release, follows a billionaire art thief pursued by a detective. Gurira, known for her role in Black Panther, adds star power to the project.

Key Points: Danai Gurira Joins Michael B Jordan in Thomas Crown Remake

  • Michael B Jordan directs and stars in the remake
  • Danai Gurira reunites with her Black Panther co-star
  • Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone join the cast
  • Amazon MGM sets March 2027 release date
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Danai Gurira joins Michael B Jordan in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' remake

Black Panther stars reunite as Jordan directs and stars in the Thomas Crown Affair remake with Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone.

"Jordan is playing the billionaire with the art-loving sticky fingers, while Russell is the suave private detective. – The Hollywood Reporter"

Washington DC, July 8

Danai Gurira is reuniting with her 'Black Panther' co-star Michael B Jordan in the remake of the 1999 romantic heist film, 'The Thomas Crown Affair'.

Jordan is not only starring in the romantic heist thriller but also directing and producing it. Production begins in London on Monday, and the project has just added Academy Award winner Kenneth Branagh and Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone to its cast. Taylor Russell is also in the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'The Thomas Crown Affair' is a 1999 romantic heist film directed by John McTiernan and written by Leslie Dixon and Kurt Wimmer. It is a remake of the 1968 film. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary, it follows Thomas Crown, a billionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is pursued by an insurance investigator, with the two falling in love.

Jordan is playing the billionaire with the art-loving sticky fingers, while Russell is the suave private detective. Character details for Gladstone and Branagh are being kept under the umbrella, as per the outlet.

Amazon MGM has set a March 5, 2027 theatrical release for the romantic thriller. Drew Pearce wrote the script for Thomas Crown after a previous draft written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, which was based on the original film. Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff of Toberoff Productions will also serve as producers. Alan Trustman is an executive producer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Gurira is best known for playing Wakandan general and master warrior Okoye in Marvel's Black Panther and Avengers movies. The actress will next be seen in Apple TV+'s upcoming film Matchbox.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Michael B Jordan directing too? That's ambitious! The original Thomas Crown was such a stylish film. Hope they maintain that sophistication while making it relevant for today's audience.
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Sarah B
Interesting choice to remake this again. The 1999 version was already perfect with Pierce Brosnan's charm. But with this cast, I'm willing to give it a chance. Hope they don't make it too woke though.
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Rohit P
Yaar, why so many remakes? Hollywood should focus on original stories. That said, I'll probably watch this for Danai Gurira - she's a queen! 👑
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Kavya N
The chemistry between Michael B Jordan and Danai Gurira in Black Panther was electric! Can't wait to see them together again in this different dynamic. March 2027 is too far away! 😩
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I'm not sure about this casting. Thomas Crown needs that effortless aristocratic charm which Pierce Brosnan had naturally. Michael B Jordan is talented but has a different energy. Hope he proves me wrong!

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