Taylor Russell Exits Michael B. Jordan's ‘The Thomas Crown Affair' Remake
Production on the movie, directed by Jordan, is underway in London. Russell is said to have exited the part due to creative differences, and the studio will be recasting her role as progress continues toward the film's March 5, 2027 theatrical release date.
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'The Thomas Crown Affair' also stars Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart. Drew Pearce wrote the script, with plot details being kept under wraps, following a previous draft written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, which was based on the original film.
Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo are producing the picture for Outlier Society, alongside Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment. Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions' Marc Toberoff also serve as producers. Alan Trustman (writer of the original 1968 film starring Steve McQueen) is an executive producer.
Russell is best known for her standout turns in Trey Edward Shults' A24 feature 'Waves,' for which she won the breakthrough actor award at the Gotham Awards, and Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All,' which earned her the emerging actress prize at the Venice Film Festival and nominations by the Gothams and Independent Spirit Awards. Upcoming, Russell will be seen in the Korean thriller 'Hope' by Na Hong-jin, opposite Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Hoyeon; starring in Frank Ocean's upcoming film opposite David Jonnson; and in talks for a remake of 'Single White Female' with Jenna Ortega for Sony. Russell recently made her stage debut in director Jamie Lloyd's critically acclaimed revival of Lucy Prebble's play, 'The Effect,' which had a run in London and New York.
Russell made her directorial debut with the short documentary 'The Heart Still Hums,' which she co-directed and won best documentary short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. She is represented by UTA, Narrative and James Feldman.
Deadline was first to report the news of Russell's exit.
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Travel + Leisure
15 minutes ago
- Travel + Leisure
I'm a Mom in Paris—and These Are My 11 Must-visit Spots With Kids in the City of Light
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Fox News
16 minutes ago
- Fox News
'The Sound of Music' child star shares the secret to cast's 60-year friendship
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Forbes
16 minutes ago
- Forbes
World Naked Bike Ride: ‘Indecent Exposure' To Car Pollution?
Nude cyclists ride along The Mall during the World Naked Bike Ride in London. Celebrating its 20th year and throughout the summer, the World Naked Bike Ride has stark-nude cyclists cruising city streets around the world – in as many as 80 across 20 countries, from Sidney, Australia, to Guadalajara, Mexico and from Portland, Oregon, to London, England. Letting everything hang loose (or just partially loose) -- as the slogan of the global event advises to be 'as bare as you dare' -- the naked bike ride is a peaceful part protest, part celebration advocating for cyclists' rights, the end of the world's oil dependency and a curb on car culture and pollution. 'It's time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create,' explains the ride's website. People gathering for the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels in June. Photo by Nicolas Maeterlinck A woman painted in body paint pushes her bike on the sidewalk with a group of friends after the ... More annual Seattle Naked Bike Ride. Naked Bike Ride To Show Cyclists' Vulnerability Although each city decides its cause, the general aim of the World Naked Bike Ride is to stress the planet's continuing reliance on fossil fuels and to demand measures against car culture, obtain genuine rights for cyclists by demonstrating their vulnerability on roads and city streets and to celebrate body freedom. Another overarching aim is to promote cycling as a clean and safe means of transportation versus motorized vehicles and their negative impact on the environment. The history of the 'cyclonudist' ride is not totally clear. It seems that the first naked bike event occurred in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2001. Then, in 2003, the Canadian social activist Conrad Schmidt reportedly organized Naked Bike Rides for artists to protest against war and oil dependency and to celebrate the power and individuality of the human body. A participant in the World Naked Bike Ride dons a partial Chinese look while riding across London's ... More Westminster Bridge. The World's Largest Naked Event In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. Since then, the ride has expanded to cities across the globe to become the world's largest naked event in history to promote cycling. The cyclo-nudist ride is free to enter and while full nudity is optional, as the name indicates the idea is to wear as little as possible. Some riders cycle in their underwear or in swimsuits due to personal modesty or chafing. Others bear slogans including 'Energy Is Renude,' 'Burn Fat Not Oil,' and 'Less Gas, More Ass' painted on various parts of their bodies. Meanwhile, some choose to flaunt costumes, flowers or other decorations. Superhero capes, extravagant headgear and glitter are also popular. The most common outfit is simply a helmet and socks. The goal is 'to feel comfortable and confident in whatever level of dress (or undress) feels right.' People watching cyclists riding during the 15th edition of the World Naked Bike Ride in Guadalajara, ... More Mexico in June. Photo by Ulises Ruiz. A group of naked riders prepare to depart for the Naked Bike Ride in downtown Toronto, Canada. Photo ... More by Roberto Machado Naked Bike Ride: How Bare Would You Dare? Based on the official dress code 'be as bare as you dare,' the organizers explain: 'How bare is that? How dare is that? It's all up to you. You decide what you are comfortable with. No one is excluded or discriminated against based on levels of clothing, body paint, or anything else for that matter!' The ride is 'perfectly legal' in all cities where it occurs, according to Time Out London, arguing that 'getting naked in public is only an offence if someone exposes their private parts with the intent to cause alarm or distress.' For 20 years London has have one of the biggest World Naked Bike Rides, with eight start locations ... More and different start times and distances. Naked Bike Ride, A Controversial Issue Nevertheless, over the years the event has not been spared from controversy – most recently in the United States, where a number of cities hold Naked Bike Rides at this time of the year. In 2024, a girl in Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the event with her mother, provoking severe criticism particularly from Wisconsin Republican politicians who tried to ban the event this year. These efforts, including requests for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and two GOP-authored bills, didn't pan out and the ride and the girl were back this year. In the past, there have been police interventions and arrests. The organizer of the event in Auckland, New Zealand, Simon Oosterman, was arrested during the first event in 2005. He's credited with the effort to refocus the aim of the ride toward moving away from fossil fuel dependency in the context of climate change, and the idea of 'stop the indecent exposure to vehicle emissions.' In France, a number of cities prohibit the event under an article of the penal code that equates nudity with sexual exhibition on public roads. Elsewhere in the U.S., riders have been arrested for 'indecent exposure and lewdness' in North Conway, New Hampshire, in Chicago and in Bellingham, Washington. In 2007, during the first World Naked Bike ride in Denver, Colorado, police surrounded the bike riders and issued multiple tickets. 'Does anyone else's city have a naked bike ride?" wrote a distressed passerby in one city taken by surprise. "I was quite shocked to find out this existed and is somehow legal…Or at least, police doing nothing about it.' In general, parental guidance is advised in the cities where the ride takes place every year to ensure that its intent is understood and well received. Yet, the Naked Bike Ride also has many fans, as noted by Time Out London: 'Apart from prudes, stiffs, codgers and devotees of the late Mary Whitehouse, literally everyone loves the World Naked Bike Ride. So much so, that it's sort of a shame that it only happens once a year.' Cyclists participate in the Naked Bike Ride in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo by Pablo Porciuncula. ... More World Naked Bike Ride cyclists near Lyon, France, where previous stages of their journey were ... More prohibited by officials. Photo by Oliver Chassignole. Here you will find a list of rides, information on how to join, directions for registering, useful information on what to bring and ride etiquette in case you wish to join a World Naked Bike Ride or organize one in your city.
