Adria Arjona has officially taken over the high-stakes female lead in The Thomas Crown Affair remake, following Taylor Russell’s sudden departure. The casting switch has sparked waves of curiosity across the industry, with many speculating about what led to the change, and what Arjona brings to the role. With production already underway in London, the studio moved fast to replace Russell, reportedly fielding a flood of calls from agents once the part reopened.
Arjona joins Michael B. Jordan, who not only stars in the remake but also directs. The stylish heist thriller, a reimagining of the 1968 classic, is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios and boasts a cast stacked with prestige: Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart round out the ensemble. The film is targeting a theatrical release on March 5, 2027.
This marks another major win for Arjona, who has been steadily climbing the Hollywood ranks. Her acclaimed performance in Andor helped catapult her into bigger projects, and her recent collaborations with Amazon, like Blink Twice, cemented her as a studio favorite. She’ll also appear in Prime Video’s upcoming crime drama Criminal, furthering her TV momentum.
While plot details remain locked down, insiders suggest the new Thomas Crown Affair will lean into modern romance, tech-savvy crime, and sharp psychological tension. The project is being penned by Drew Pearce, building on a draft originally developed by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. Producers include Jordan’s Outlier Society, Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment, and Marc Toberoff.
The internet responded quickly to the casting update, with fans applauding the upgrade. Comments across X and TikTok already frame Arjona as the film’s secret weapon, with users buzzing about her chemistry with Jordan and her ability to 'own every frame.'
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