The home at all times wins, however the determination on who will direct the Ocean’s Eleven prequel nonetheless hangs within the stability.
2001’s Ocean’s Eleven was a significant success and grossed over $450 million worldwide. The star-studded solid included George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon, who drew crowds to theaters in droves. There have been two sequels to director Steven Soderbergh’s movie, together with Ocean’s Twelve in 2004 and Ocean’s 13 in 2007. An all-female solid spinoff was additionally launched in 2018, led by Sandra Bullock, titled Ocean’s 8.
Puck reporter Matthew Belloni has acknowledged that actor Bradley Cooper is reuniting with Margot Robbie, as he has reportedly been chosen to jot down and direct the Ocean’s Eleven prequel for Warner Bros. Belloni’s publish on X acknowledged that “Enjoyable information: Bradley Cooper is now the selection to jot down and direct the Ocean’s 11 prequel for WB. (Lee Isaac Chung not too long ago dropped out.) Cooper would additionally star with Margot Robbie. No offers but, however the objective is to shoot this 12 months.”
The unique director was meant to be Chung (identified for Twisters and Minari), who was growing the prequel alongside Robbie, who’s connected to star alongside Cooper. Nevertheless, Chung left the challenge after inventive variations. Warner Bros. and Robbie’s LuckyChap banner launched an announcement after Chung’s exit and acknowledged:
“Lee Isaac is a singular filmmaking expertise whose imaginative and prescient and partnership have been invaluable to Warner Bros. and LuckyChap all through this journey. Our expertise with him has solely deepened our enthusiasm to collaborate on future tasks collectively.”
The deliberate prequel was reported first in 2022 with Jay Roach connected to direct earlier than exiting. Cooper has been identified to direct earlier than, together with A Star Is Born, Maestro, and Is This Factor On?, however he has primarily been often called an actor for his roles in The Hangover, Limitless, and American Sniper.
It has not been formally confirmed by the studio or Cooper himself if the studies are true, but it surely would not be a shock, because the actor has not been quiet about his love of directing. On the time of writing, there isn’t any official launch date for the Ocean’s Eleven prequel, however manufacturing is about to start this 12 months.
- Launch Date
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December 7, 2001
- Runtime
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116 minutes
- Writers
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Ted Griffin, Jack Golden Russell, George Clayton Johnson, Harry Brown, Charles Lederer
- Producers
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Jerry Weintraub