Taylor Russell has been cast as the leading lady in Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. Jordan, who will both star and direct, selected Russell after an extensive audition process that included a screen test in London. Production is set to begin this summer in the UK.

Frank Ocean, the enigmatic artist known for his deeply personal music and unique creative vision, is gearing up for a new venture—this time in the world of film. For several years, Ocean has been quietly developing a movie with A24, the studio renowned for its boundary-pushing, indie-flavored films. Now, it appears this long-anticipated project may soon see the light of day with a major addition to its cast.

Taylor Russell, known for her roles in Waves and Bones and All, has landed a role in the highly anticipated Korean thriller, Hope. The film, directed by Na Hong-jin of The Wailing fame, features a star-studded cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Hoyeon, breakout star of the hit series Squid Game.