It's always fun to see an actor step behind the camera for a change, and that's definitely the case when it comes to Michael B. Jordan. After adding an exceptionally impressive lead role to the Creed franchise and directing Creed III, the Sinners star takes another shot at giving us his take on the incredibly sultry crime drama The Thomas Crown Affair. Now reports from Variety's Award Circuit Podcast reveal that the film has added a trio of talent in Audrey Plaza, Ruth Negga and the future Severus Snape, Papa Essiedu. They will join an already impressive guest list that includes Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh, Pilou Asbæk, Danai Gurira and Lily Gladstone.
The original film was released in 1968 and starred Steve McQueen as a charming millionaire playboy who enjoys stealing valuable works of art in his spare time. However, things get dangerous when he begins an affair with an insurance company investigator (Faye Dunaway) who is trying to catch him. The film was eventually remade in 1999, starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, as well as a cameo from Dunaway as Crown's (Brosnan) therapist.
However, don't expect the heist movie to follow the exact script of the original. Jordan explained to Variety: “I didn't want a reboot. I wanted a reimagining. The first two movies were about rich white guys stealing for fun. That's not the case today. Our movie is more personal. The stakes are higher. There's still fashion and romance.”
There is currently no release date for the film, but it is definitely one to keep an eye on. For more information, check out our guide to everything else upcoming movies We're heading on our way.
