From Wakanda to High-Stakes Heists — Danai Gurira Joins Michael B. Jordan in His Next Directorial Move

Danai Gurira is teaming up once again with her Black Panther co-star Michael B. Jordan — but this time, the battlefield has been swapped for art galleries, glamour, and a dash of deception. The actress has joined the cast of Jordan’s upcoming remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, a stylish romantic thriller set to begin filming this week in London.

Jordan isn’t just starring in the project — he’s also directing and producing through his Outlier Society banner, alongside veteran producer Charles Roven. Gurira will play his confidante, a role that promises to be close to the heart of the film’s reimagined narrative. The original tale, told first in 1968 and remade in 1999, follows a charismatic thief who steals for the thrill — until romance and risk complicate the game. This version shifts the action to Europe but keeps the art world intrigue intact.

Also joining the production are Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, and Taylor Russell, with the latter set to play the sharp-witted private investigator tracking Jordan’s elusive billionaire. Plot details for the other characters remain under wraps — as they often do in stories like this, where part of the fun is in the reveal.

With a release set for March 2027, there’s still a long way to go. But with this cast, a well-loved premise, and the promise of sleek heists and complicated charm, it’s shaping up to be one worth watching.