Hollywood A-listers Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie are teaming up to star in an Ocean's prequel movie, marking their first collaboration together.
For the past few years, there have been attempts to do a prequel movie to the Ocean's franchise that will be set decades before the events of the trilogy starring George Clooney. Robbie and her Barbie co-star, Ryan Gosling, were initially attached to star. However, the project was seemingly put on pause as we haven't heard other updates since then. Now, it looks like it is back on track with a new exciting casting announcement.
Is Bradley Cooper Joining the Cast of Ocean's Prequel Movie?
According to Deadline, Cooper is in talks to co-star in the Ocean's prequel movie alongside Robbie. The deal has not been closed yet, but he has already had meetings with the actress and the director.
It is unknown yet which role Cooper will play in the film once he signs on to the project, but he will likely play the father of Danny and Debbie Ocean, while Robbie will be playing the Ocean matriarch.
The report stated that Robbie and Cooper have been close friends for the last few years, and they've always wanted to work together. The Ocean's prequel movie is seen as the perfect opportunity for them to finally work together.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung, who helmed Twisters, is set to direct the Ocean's prequel movie. Robbie will also serve as a producer of the project.
Gosling was previously attached to co-star in the project, but he has seemingly backed out due to unknown reasons. It would have marked his reunion with his Barbie co-star if he had stayed all throughout.
The news also comes as Clooney recently confirmed that the Ocean's 14 movie is officially happening after the studio approved the budget, and production will likely begin next year.
What to Expect in Ocean's Prequel Movie
The plot details regarding the Ocean's prequel movie are still being kept under wraps. Previous reports stated that it will be a period piece set in 1960s Europe, and it is set in the same world as the Ocean's trilogy starring Clooney.
The story will focus on the parents of Danny and Debbie Ocean, the characters played by Clooney and Sandra Bullock (Ocean's 8). It is unknown yet whether it will have an ensemble cast of characters similar to the other movies in the franchise.
The plan is to start filming next year. For now, fans should wait for more updates about the project in the coming months.
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