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Taylor Russell Exits ‘The Thomas Crown Affair'
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Russell has exited The Thomas Crown Affair, the Michael B. Jordan-directed reimagining of the classic Steve McQueen film. Sources said the exit was due to creative differences. The studio is recasting the role as production continues in London. Russell was set opposite Jordan in the role of an insurance investigator who suspects that an adventurous banking executive is pulling off ambitious heists, and they develop sparks between them. That role was played by Faye Dunaway opposite McQueen in the 1968 original, and by Rene Russo opposite Pierce Brosnan in the 1999 version. More from Deadline Lily Gladstone Boards 'The Thomas Crown Affair' Kenneth Branagh, Producer Charles Roven Set For 'The Thomas Crown Affair' At Amazon MGM Oscars: At 2025 Halfway Point, Only One Movie Released In Past Six Months Is Guaranteed A Best Picture Nomination - Which One Is It? Russell will next be seen starring in the Korean thriller Hope by Na Hong-jin opposite Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Hoyeon. She can also be seen opposite David Johnson in the upcoming Frank Ocean film and she's in talks to star in a remake of Single White Female opposite Jenna Ortega for Sony and Elizabeth Gabler's 3000 Pictures. She made her stage debut recently in the Jamie Lloyd-directed revival of the Lucy Prebble play The Effect. She had a breakout turn opposite Timothee Chalamet in the Luca Guadagnino-directed Bones and All, winning the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Emerging Actress at Venice. She's also a director who made her debut co-directing The Heart Still Hums, which won Best Documentary Short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. She's repped by UTA and attorney James Feldman. Jordan stars in The Thomas Crown Affair alongside Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbaek and Aiysha Hart. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo are producing for Outlier Society alongside Charles Roven at Atlas Entertainment. Drew Pearce wrote the script, with previous drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions' Marc Toberoff are also producing and Alan Trustman, who wrote the Steve McQueen original, is an executive producer. The film will hold its March 5, 2027 theatrical release date. Best of Deadline Streamer Subscription Prices And Tiers – Everything To Know As Costs Rise And Ads Abound (Hello, Peacock) - Update 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
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Beloved Actor, 37, Not Asked to Return to Highly Anticipated Movie Sequel and Fans Are Not Happy
Beloved Actor, 37, Not Asked to Return to Highly Anticipated Movie Sequel and Fans Are Not Happy originally appeared on Parade. Evan Rachel Wood will not be returning to the Practical Magic sequel — but it wasn't her decision. In a candid message posted to her Instagram Stories, Wood said that she would have "loved" to have been offered a role to appear alongside Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. "I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now;I was not asked to come back and be in the #PracticalMagic sequel. l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line," Wood said, according to Deadline. "I was told they are re-casting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters." Fans reacted to Wood's statement on Reddit. "That is sad to read. I could understand if she didn't want to or couldn't due to scheduling, but just deciding to recast despite her offer is disappointing. I might chalk it up to fear she's too expensive now that she has a solid established career, but surely they could have worked something out. I'm not that eager for a sequel, though, I'm not confident Kidman can still pull off a film like Practical Magic anymore," one person wrote. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "I'm shocked that they'd decide to recast without offering the other actresses the opportunity to reprise their roles. Disappointing," someone else said. "Wood is a fantastic actress. Someone please put her in her own witchy series instead," a third comment read. The Practical Magic sequel was announced in June 2024. The film is slated for a September 2026 release. Beloved Actor, 37, Not Asked to Return to Highly Anticipated Movie Sequel and Fans Are Not Happy first appeared on Parade on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
