The Thomas Crown Affair 2 will not star Rene Russo
I am completely gutted to hear that Rene Russo will not be reprising her role in the sequel to the quite brilliant Thomas Crown Affair. Yes, I know that I’ve just admitted to enjoying a remake but since I never saw the original and Pierce Brosnan and Russo had perfect chemistry on screen I felt that the 1999 version was great fun.
With Paul Verhoeven directing, you’d think it still should be good. However, according to Digital Spy Angelina Jolie is in the running for a role (provided she gains weight). I am not against Jolie gaining a bit of weight (after seeing the stick that ran around with pistols in Wanted. She has just given birth though, so I imagine the request for her to gain weight is little pointless.
Hear this Mr Verhoeven! I do not think highly of someone who’s last great film (in my opinion) was made in 1997. Your name attached to this just gives me pause. In fact, scrap the casting of Ms Jolie/Pitt and bring back Russo! That special chemistry made the first film. If you want to repeat it, do the right thing. I’m not so convinced Brosnan and Jolie can make good scenes sizzle. Perhaps its because Russo is only one year younger that Brosnan and Jolie is 22 years younger. DID YOU HEAR THAT? 22 YEARS!
At times like these, I’m more and more convinced that Hollywood is run by a bunch of Muppets. In fact, ignore that statement. Muppets would be a lot more fun! Even they managed good chemistry between Miss Piggy and Kermit!
The Thomas Crown Affair 2 is due out in 2009
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I agree the movie will be ten times better with rene russo.They had a great thing going on. They clicked.I really dont care for ms.jolie/pitts acting she isnt as genuine as rene would be for the film.rene and pierce have a past looking at a new face would not seem true.bringing these two together would draw crowds to the theaters to she how it worked out for the two since the art thing.I loved the first one I could watch it over and over.it was a basic cat and mouse kind of movie thanks for the great movie.Jennifer
I do enjoy watching Brosnan and Jolie but unless they are casting them as father and daughter — please please bring back Russo. The first TCA was wonderful fun and I know I will definately be back for more!
Well Said Victoria. The first film was highly underrated. Would love to see the chemistry of Brosnan and Russo back again
They have to use Rene Russo…..she was half the reason the last film was so good. If they are worried she isn’t sexy enough I defy anyone to look at this photo shoot from this year and say that!
http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/03/rene-russo-brian-atwood-tony-duran-2009.html
The reason the first film worked is because they were equals. I am so over older man/younger woman or vice vesa…give the people what they want….RENE!!!!!