This remake is led by Michael B. Jordan, who serves as both lead actor and director. The trailer offers a glimpse of what sets his approach apart from that of his illustrious predecessors. The film notably relies on Jordan’s physical and athletic qualities, which allow him to pull off stunts worthy of Tom Cruise. While the first teaser favored a dark, psychological atmosphere, these new images place more emphasis on action and on the antagonist played by Kenneth Branagh, against a backdrop of revenge.
Plan B. Michael B.
Alas, Michael B. Jordan still seems light-years away from the charm, class, and effortless cool of Pierce Brosnan, not to mention Steve McQueen, the ultimate embodiment of cool. And it is certainly not for lack of trying. Between James Bond-worthy tuxedos and McQueen’s iconic outfits, Jordan seems to think only of himself at the expense of a refined artistic proposition, which has characterized the franchise since its beginnings.
The Art of the Heist
The screenplay, by Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3, The Fall Guy) and Jason Hall (American Sniper), follows Thomas Crown (Michael B. Jordan), a billionaire who orchestrates the theft of a work of art by taking advantage of another robbery staged nearby to divert the attention of the authorities. He soon finds himself in the crosshairs of an insurance investigator (Adria Arjona). As their cat-and-mouse game unfolds, the two characters end up falling in love.
Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart round out the cast. The Thomas Crown Affair will be released in French cinemas on March 3, 2027.