After trying on Henry VIII’s royal robes for Firebrand, Jude Law is set for another transformation which will see him trade the crown for something far more sinister

The British heartthrob, 52, is reportedly stepping into villain territory for The Thomas Crown Affair reboot, directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, according to The Sun.

The classic heist tale is getting its third big-screen makeover, following in the footsteps of Steve McQueen (1968) and Pierce Brosnan (1999) — but this time, it’s Jude who will take on the role of a key villain.

A source told the publication: ‘Jude is a huge signing for Michael and he will start filming soon. His role is being kept under wraps but he will play a baddie.

‘Jude is a phenomenal actor and can’t wait to get his teeth into this role.’

The publication then claimed that Michael will be putting a ‘fresh spin’ on the story with the to give viewers a ‘news perspective’. 

After feasting his way into Henry VIII’s royal robes for Firebrand, Jude Law (pictured)is set for another transformation which will see him trade the crown for something far more sinister

The British heartthrob, 52, is reportedly stepping into villain territory for The Thomas Crown Affair reboot, directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, according to The Sun

Michael is set to embark on this next major directing project after he broke box office records for his directing debut with Creed III. 

In addition to directing and starring, he is also set to be producing the film with his Outlier Society banner alongside Elizabeth Raposo, according to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline.

Outlier Society has a first-look film deal and overall TV deal with Amazon MGM Studios, and together, they will be releasing the film exclusively in theaters worldwide. 

This remake comes two decades after the 1999 version starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo was released. 

Jordan will be starring in the third remake and playing the rich playboy, who enjoys stealing art for a hobby but falls for an insurance investigator. 

The original 1968 movie, which was directed by Norman Jewison, paired Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. 

The logline for the original film reads: ‘A debonair, adventuresome bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist, only to match wits with a Sєxy insurance investigator who will do anything to get her man.’ 

According to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, Jordan’s on-screen love interest has not been casted and his next priority will be finding his female lead. 

The classic heist tale is getting its third big-screen makeover, following in the footsteps of Steve McQueen (1968) and Pierce Brosnan (1999) — but this time, it’s Jude who will take on the role of a key villain

Michael is set to embark on this next major directing project after he broke box office records for his directing debut with Creed III 

The movie, which was directed by Norman Jewison, paired McQueen with Faye Dunaway; pictured in 1968 still from The Thomas Crown Affair

Not much else about the project has been revealed, but the outlet reported that Drew Pearce wrote the script. 

A previous draft was written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson and was based on the original film. 

The outlet also reported that Jordan and his banner has been developing the project for some time. 

After he recently wrapped production on Ryan Coogler’s unтιтled Warner Bros. supernatural thriller, Jordan was keen to direct again.