Fela Kuti's 'Gentleman' in Michael B. Jordan's Film Trailer

Fela Anikulapo Kuti's classic song "Gentleman" is featured in the trailer for the upcoming film "The Thomas Crown Affair," which stars and is directed by Michael B. Jordan. The film is a heist thriller set to be released on March 5, 2027, by Amazon MGM Studios.

The song, originally written and produced by Fela in 1973 with his Afrika 70 band, critiques the conventional notion of a "gentleman" who conforms to societal expectations of respectability. Michael B. Jordan portrays a polished art thief whose image is built around being the ultimate gentleman, making the song's inclusion particularly poignant.

Reports indicate that the song may also appear in the finished film, although details on its specific use remain unclear. The cast includes Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, and Danai Gurira, with Grammy winner Jon Batiste composing the original score.

This project marks a significant step for Jordan as a filmmaker following his recent Oscar win for best actor in "Sinners.".