Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star With Margot Robbie in ‘Oceans’ Prequel
‘Twisters’ Lee Isaac Chung is aboard to direct the new spin-off movie, which may chart the heist-happy days of George Clooney’s character’s parents.
(Left) Oscar® nominee Bradley Cooper arrives on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Credit/Provider: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Margot Robbie at The 96th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024.Credit/Provider: Nick Agro ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
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- Bradley Cooper has boarded the ‘Ocean’s prequel.
- Margot Robbie is already aboard to star and produce.
- Lee Isaac Chung will call the shots.
Looks like the tide is truly turning on the ‘Ocean’s movies. Though perhaps given the true themes of the franchise, it should be the odds are switching in their favor.
But just a few days after George Clooney offered a positive update on the status of the latest main entry, ‘Ocean’s Fourteen’, comes an update on the prequel movie set in the same cinematic universe.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bradley Cooper is now locking down a deal to star in the prequel alongside Margot Robbie, the latter of whom is aboard to star and produce.
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What’s the story of the ‘Ocean’s Prequel’?
The cast of 2001's 'Ocean's Eleven'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
The script remains a secret, though previous stories hinted that it’ll be set in 1962, and focus on a pair of thieves who target expensive earrings during a mansion event followed by a plot to steal precious diamond in Monte Carlo.
Seeking payback after something goes wrong, they recruit a team to sabotage his Monaco Grand Prix victory and swipe the gem. And, if the connection to the ‘Ocean’s franchise holds true, they might just be the parents of Danny Ocean, as played by Clooney in the main movies.
Carrie Solomon wrote the most recent draft of the screenplay, and ‘Twisters’Lee Isaac Chung is in the director’s chair.
This marks a change in casting terms –– for a while, it looked like the movie would be a ‘Barbie’ reunion for Robbie and Ryan Gosling, but Gosling has since dropped out of talks. Go back to your mojo dojo casa house, Ken!
Cooper, meanwhile, has wanted to work with Robbie for a while now, and finally seems to be getting the opportunity. He enthused about his future co-star’s worth ethic to Variety:
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What else is Bradley Cooper working on?
Will Arnett in 'Is This Thing On?' Photo: Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.
Cooper’s latest directorial effort, comedy drama ‘Is This Thing On?’ recently premiered at the New York Film Festival.
The movie, inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop, stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern, with Cooper taking a supporting role.
When will the ‘Ocean’s’ prequel movie be on screens?
We’ve yet to learn when this one will land in cinemas, but the Cooper development suggests it’ll be shooting next year, so 2027 is a likely release year.
(L to R) Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
Other Movies in the ‘Ocean's Eleven’ Franchise:
- ‘Ocean's Eleven' (1960)
- 'Ocean's Eleven' (2001)
- ‘Ocean's Twelve' (2004)
- 'Ocean's Thirteen' (2007)
- 'Ocean's Eight' (2018)
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