First Trailer for Michael B. Jordan's The Thomas Crown Affair Set to Debut
The First Poster Has Been Unveiled
Following the box office hit "Sinners," Michael B. Jordan's next major film project is already waiting in the wings. In "The Thomas Crown Affair," the superstar plays the titular master thief. The first poster has now been released on social media—and the first trailer is coming out today!
The poster bears the tagline "Revenge is a work of art" and features Jordan in a white suit with a black bow tie. Given the ongoing IMAX boom, the tagline "Filmed for IMAX" is likely to be of interest to some moviegoers. You can check out the poster here:
A Reimagining of a Classic
"The Thomas Crown Affair" has already been adapted for the screen twice: first in 1968 with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway and again in 1999 with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Both films tell the story of a wealthy, charismatic art lover and master thief who engages in a sophisticated game of cat-and-mouse with an investigator.
For the new film, Michael B. Jordan will not only play the lead role—the superstar will also direct. Jordan has already emphasized that he sees his version not as a classic reboot, but as a modern reimagination of the story.
A Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Jordan, Adria Arjona will take on the film's second lead role. Arjona is known, among other things, for the acclaimed "Star Wars" series "Andor" and Richard Linklater's "Hit Man." Also on board is Academy Award winner Lily Gladstone ("Killers of the Flower Moon"). Other roles are played by acting veteran Kenneth Branagh, Pilou Asbæk ("Game of Thrones"), and Jordan's "Black Panther" co-star Danai Gurira.
For Michael B. Jordan, "The Thomas Crown Affair" marks his first role since his major Oscar triumph in 2026 (aside from the animated film "Swapped"). He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
The film world is now eagerly awaiting "The Thomas Crown Affair." The film's release date has already been announced: The heist thriller hits theaters on March 5, 2027. As soon as the trailer is released, you'll find it here in this article, in the KinoCheck app, and, of course, on our YouTube channel.
Michael B. Jordan on His Passion Project
For Michael B. Jordan, the film is a true passion project, as he emphasized in an interview with industry magazine Variety, among other places:
"I loved the 1999 version as a kid — Pierce Brosnan, the slickness, the art. I didn't grow up going to museums, so that film showed me a different side of New York. [...] Later, I saw the 1968 Steve McQueen version — the split screens, the style. After 'Creed,' MGM asked what I wanted to do next. I said, 'Thomas Crown Affair.' I need that."
In the interview, Jordan also talked about what audiences can expect from his modern interpretation:
"I didn't want a reboot. I wanted a reimagination. The first two films were about rich white guys stealing for fun. That doesn't land today. Ours is more personal. The stakes are higher. Still got the fashion, romance."
Superstar Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan has been one of the most successful Hollywood actors of his generation for years. After landing his first roles in the acclaimed series "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," he achieved his international breakthrough with the drama "Fruitvale Station" (2013). He cemented his status as a superstar as Adonis Creed in the "Creed" movies, in which he carries on the legacy of the legendary "Rocky" films. With "Creed III," in which he not only starred but also directed, Jordan also established himself as a filmmaker.
Another career highlight was his role as Erik Killmonger in Marvel's "Black Panther" (2018). The multifaceted antagonist is still considered one of the most popular villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and earned Jordan additional recognition worldwide. Most recently, he celebrated a major success with Ryan Coogler's vampire horror film "Sinners." The film was a hit with both critics and at the box office, once again underscoring Jordan's status as one of the most influential stars of modern Hollywood cinema.
