Adria Arjona, widely recognized in fan circles as a potential Wonder Woman, has joined the cast of the new Thomas Crown Affair remake directed by Michael B. Jordan, who also stars in the project. This film represents Jordan’s next major directorial work and features a notable ensemble that includes Kenneth Branagh, Danai Gurira, Lily Gladstone, Pilou Asbæk, and Aiysha Hart.
Details on the Cast and Production
According to Variety, Arjona replaces Taylor Russell, previously attached to the film, continuing to build the star-studded lineup. Arjona is currently best known for her role as Bix in the series Andor. Michael B. Jordan leads both behind and in front of the camera, with Kenneth Branagh and Gurira joining as key co-stars alongside other acclaimed actors such as Lily Gladstone and Pilou Asbæk.
Background on the Thomas Crown Affair
The original Thomas Crown Affair debuted in 1968 starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, centered around Dunaway’s character investigating a high-stakes heist orchestrated by McQueen’s millionaire protagonist. The film was previously remade in 1999 with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Jordan’s version is reportedly inspired by the 1968 original, with Drew Pearce credited for the current script, following earlier drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson.
Celebrity Rumors Surrounding Adria Arjona and Wonder Woman
Arjona has recently been the subject of rumors about playing Wonder Woman, fueled by director James Gunn following her on Instagram. Gunn clarified these assumptions in a recent statement explaining their long-standing friendship and denying the casting news.
I followed Adria Arjona on Instagram, but everybody came out: ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman,’
he said.
She would be a great Wonder Woman, by the way. But she was in a movie I made seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her. People just notice these things all the time.
—James Gunn, DC Studios Boss
While a new Wonder Woman movie is in development with a writer recently hired, no further production updates or casting announcements have been made.
Release Schedule and Future Outlook
The Thomas Crown Affair remake is scheduled for theatrical release on March 5, 2027. Until then, anticipation is growing around Michael B. Jordan’s directorial vision and the film’s adaptation of the classic heist story. Fans of Arjona and the ensemble cast await a fresh take on the timeless intrigue surrounding Thomas Crown.
