Michael B. Jordan & Adria Arjona Face Off in New The Thomas Crown Affair Trailer
The Sinners Star Returns with a Thrilling New Heist Movie
Michael B. Jordan and Adria Arjona in a heist thriller! That's what's in store for us soon with "The Thomas Crown Affair." Following his major Oscar success with "Sinners", Jordan is now turning his attention to a reimagining of the classic film, a project that is particularly close to his heart. The first trailer already had us eager for more. The new trailer gives us an even closer look!
The trailer puts the complex relationship between Jordan and Arjona's characters front and center, hinting at a sophisticated, erotically charged battle of wits between two equally matched adversaries. We also get to see Jordan in action during several spectacular heists, while his adversary, Kenneth Branagh, makes an appearance as well. But see for yourselves: Check out the new trailer below!
Here's What The Thomas Crown Affair Is About
In "The Thomas Crown Affair," Jordan not only takes on the lead role but will also direct the film. The superstar plays the eponymous wealthy master thief. Thomas Crown is a true adrenaline junkie who specializes in art heists. However, he'll have to face off against a former FBI agent (Adria Arjona) and a supervillain (Kenneth Branagh). But see for yourself: You can watch the new trailer here!
The Cast of The Thomas Crown Affair
At the heart of the film, of course, are Michael B. Jordan ("Creed") and Adria Arjona ("Andor"). In addition to the aforementioned Kenneth Branagh, "The Thomas Crown Affair" also boasts a number of other high-profile actors. These include, among others, Lily Gladstone, who won an Acadeny Award for her role in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon." Also part of the ensemble are Danai Gurira ("Black Panther" & "The Walking Dead") and Pilou Asbæk ("Game of Thrones").
When will The Thomas Crown Affair be released in theaters?
A first poster has already been released. It features Michael B. Jordan in a white suit—paired with the words "Revenge is a work of art." The theatrical release date for "The Thomas Crown Affair" has also been confirmed: The film will hit the big screen on March 5, 2027.
Superstar Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is now, without a doubt, one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors. He first made his breakthrough in television: He appeared in the acclaimed HBO series "The Wire" and also had a role in the sports drama "Friday Night Lights". He ultimately gained international fame for his role as Adonis Creed in the "Rocky" spin-off series "Creed." In the sequel "Creed 3," Jordan also gained experience as a director.
Jordan also made an impression in the Marvel Universe: In "Black Panther," he portrayed the charismatic antagonist Erik Killmonger. His other well-known films include the drama "Fruitvale Station" and "Just Mercy." He most recently caused a sensation with "Sinners," in which he plays two characters. For his performance, he won the Academy Award.
Adria Arjona
Adria Arjona has also increasingly carved out a place for herself in Hollywood in recent years. TV series fans may know her from "True Detective" and, above all, "Andor." In the "Star Wars" series, she plays a central character, Bix Caleen. On the big screen, she has appeared in the action film "Triple Frontier" and the superhero movie "Morbius," among others. She also garnered significant attention for the crime comedy "Hit Man," in which she starred alongside Glen Powell.
Previous The Thomas Crown Affair Movies
The story of Thomas Crown has already been told on the big screen twice. It all began in 1968 with the film "The Thomas Crown Affair," starring Steve McQueen in the lead role. At his side, Faye Dunaway played insurance investigator Vicki Anderson, who is tasked with uncovering the cunning millionaire's scheme following a spectacular robbery.
A remake followed in 1999, directed by "Die Hard" director John McTiernan. This time, Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo took on the lead roles. The basic premise remained the same: A wealthy man commits an extraordinary art heist for the thrill of it and then engages in a sophisticated game of cat-and-mouse with an investigator. Both films shaped the history of the sophisticated heist thriller in their own way.
The new adaptation starring Michael B. Jordan is thus the third major film version of the story. It will be interesting to see how Jordan's adaptation is received. The trailers certainly promise the key ingredients of "The Thomas Crown Affair": spectacular heists, deceptions, romantic tension, and a cat-and-mouse game between two evenly matched characters. You can also watch the first trailer again here:
