Taylor russell Departs The Thomas Crown Affair; Hope and Single White Female Remake on the Horizon

taylor Russell, originally slated to star opposite Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming remake of The Thomas ⁢Crown Affair, has exited the project. The film,⁣ set to be released by Amazon MGM Studios on March 5, 2027, will now proceed⁢ without Russell.

A Star-Studded Ensemble for the Thomas Crown Affair

While Russell’s departure is a notable shift, the production ⁤of The ⁤Thomas ‍Crown Affair boasts an notable cast. The film also features the talents of ⁢Kenneth‍ Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira,⁣ Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha⁤ Hart. Producing‍ the remake are Jordan himself, Elizabeth Raposo, Patrick⁢ McCormick, and ⁣Marc Toberoff. Alan Trustman,‍ the screenwriter ‍behind the original 1968⁤ film, is serving as an executive producer.

Russell’s⁢ Busy Schedule Ahead

This development comes as Russell has a packed slate of upcoming projects. She is set to star in Na⁣ Hong-jin’s Korean thriller Hope,sharing the screen with acclaimed⁣ actors Michael Fassbender,Alicia Vikander,and ⁣Jung Ho-yeon. Moreover,Russell is slated to co-star with ‍David Jonsson ‍in an‍ upcoming film from Frank ⁣Ocean.

Along with these exciting ventures,Russell‍ is reportedly in talks to take on a leading role in a remake of the classic thriller Single White Female. this potential project, for 3000 Pictures, would see her starring opposite Jenna Ortega.

Deadline was the first to report on Russell’s departure from The Thomas Crown Affair.