Did On-Set Sparks Burn Too Bright for Michael B. Jordan and Taylor Russell?
So here's the tea — or maybe matcha, since that's where the story really kicked off.
Michael B. Jordan and Taylor Russell were originally announced as the stars of the upcoming remake of The Thomas Crown Affair . You can imagine the hype: two of Hollywood’s most charismatic and talented actors teaming up for a stylish art-heist romance. Naturally, fans were all in. But now? Not so much.
Fast forward to this month, and Taylor Russell has officially exited the project, citing “creative differences.” But as these things usually go in Hollywood, that explanation might only be scratching the surface. According to Deuxmoi — yes, the same celeb gossip source that breaks the stories no one else dares touch — something may have gone down behind the scenes that made continuing impossible for her.
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Apparently, back in March, Russell and Jordan were spotted at a matcha café in London. Nothing scandalous at the time, just a casual sighting. But in hindsight, sources now suggest the encounter may have had deeper implications. According to insiders, whatever relationship they had — whether personal, professional, or both — was already strained before filming even began. And once the cameras rolled, the pressure seemed to intensify.
There’s been talk of “lingering resentment” on set and comments from film insiders who hinted that things might’ve gotten too close between the two. Jeff Sneider, a known film journalist, even referenced the age-old Hollywood trope: co-stars catching feelings and things getting complicated. One source flat-out said that the relationship was “already fractured” when production started and that filming was just the final straw.
Adding to the drama, there are whispers that the film itself might not be shaping up to be the iconic revival everyone hoped for. Some say Russell may have sensed it wouldn’t do her rising career any favors, especially if the direction didn’t align with her vision. So between a potentially underwhelming project and behind-the-scenes tensions, she chose to walk.
Now stepping into Russell’s role is actress Adria Arjona — yes, the same Adria who’s been linked to Jason Momoa. She’ll star opposite Jordan as the sleek insurance investigator, a role that’s seen Faye Dunaway and Rene Russo take the reins in earlier versions.
And let’s not forget — Michael B. Jordan isn’t just the star of this film. He’s also one of the producers. So if there was personal drama, stepping away from the project might’ve been even more complicated for Taylor Russell than it appears on the surface.
Whether it was business, pleasure, or a collision of both, one thing’s clear: something behind the scenes caused this stylish thriller to lose one of its biggest stars before the heist ever began.
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