Taylor Russell exits The Thomas Crown affair reboot over creative differences as casting shifts in London
Taylor Russell has officially stepped away from The Thomas Crown Affair reboot, currently in production under the direction of Michael B. Jordan. The departure, reportedly driven by creative differences, has prompted the studio to begin the search for a replacement as filming moves forward in London.
Taylor Russell exits The Thomas Crown Affair reboot due to creative differences. The production continues in London as recasting begins.
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Russell had been cast in the role of a sharp-witted insurance investigator opposite Jordan’s enigmatic banking executive, a dynamic that was central to both the original 1968 version starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, and the 1999 remake featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.
Although she’s no longer part of the high-profile heist thriller, Russell’s career trajectory remains strong. She will next appear in Hope, a Korean psychological thriller directed by Na Hong-jin, where she stars alongside Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Hoyeon. She also plays a key role in Frank Ocean’s upcoming film opposite David Johnson and is in active discussions to headline a remake of Single White Female with Jenna Ortega for Sony and 3000 Pictures.
In addition to her film roles, Russell recently made an acclaimed stage debut in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of The Effect by Lucy Prebble. Her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All opposite Timothée Chalamet earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival, establishing her as a rising talent in global cinema.
Russell has also ventured into filmmaking. Her co-directed short documentary The Heart Still Hums received critical praise, winning Best Documentary Short at the Palm Springs ShortFest. She is represented by UTA and attorney James Feldman.
Michael B. Jordan not only stars in The Thomas Crown Affair but also produces the film through his Outlier Society banner alongside Elizabeth Raposo. The cast features Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart. The screenplay was penned by Drew Pearce, building on earlier drafts from Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. Producers include Charles Roven for Atlas Entertainment, Patrick McCormick, and Marc Toberoff of Toberoff Productions. Alan Trustman, the original screenwriter for the 1968 version, serves as executive producer.
The studio has reaffirmed that the movie will maintain its theatrical release date of March 5, 2027.
