sequel A possible sequel has long been in development hell. In January 2007, it was reported that the sequel would be a loose remake of the 1964 film Topkapi. Pierce Brosnan said in January 2009 that Paul Verhoeven was attached to direct the film. In 2010, Verhoeven said that he had left the project due to script changes and a change in the regime. At one point, both Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron were rumored for a part in the film, with Brosnan more keen on bringing Theron on board. In April 2013, however, Brosnan cast a doubt on the sequel, calling it "dormant", but claimed he would still like to do it. The initial script was penned by John Rogers from a story he had co-written with Harley Peyton while additional material was provided by Nick Meyer, Michael Finch and Karl Gajdusek. In the April 2014 edition of Empire, John McTiernan revealed that he had written a script for the sequel, while in prison, called Thomas Crown and the Missing Lioness. See also Heist film References External links 1999 films 1999 crime films Remakes of American films American crime films American heist films Films directed by John McTiernan Films scored by Bill Conti Films set in museums Films set in New York City Films shot in Martinique Films shot in New York City Films with screenplays by Leslie Dixon Films with screenplays by Kurt Wimmer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films United Artists films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films