Michael B. Jordan Signed on for 'Thomas Crown Affair' Remake

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The 'Creed' actor is expected to play a role originated by Steve McQueen and then portrayed by Pierce Brosnan in the newer version.

February 25, 2016

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Michael B. Jordan is tapped for a remake of classic heist thriller "The Thomas Crown Affair". According to a scoop from The Hollywood Reporter, the "Fruitvale Station" actor is expected to play the lead role in the revamped version.

Rumor has it, it was the Human Torch of "The Fantastic Four" who came up with the idea to redo the "Thomas Crown Affair" and pitched it to MGM. The studio agreed to develop the project following the star's success with "Rocky" spin-off "Creed".

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The original "Thomas Crown Affair" was released in 1968, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. It got two Oscar nominations and won one for Best Original Song. A 1999 remake led by Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo became a commercial hit. A sequel has long been in development hell.

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