A well-known Oscar nominee is set to appear in the upcoming Ocean’s Eleven prequel, marking a significant change in the cast. The film, helmed by Twisters’ Lee Isaac Chung, will explore events preceding the original Ocean’s Eleven story. This prequel follows the 2001 remake, directed by Steven Soderbergh, which featured George Clooney as Danny Ocean, Brad Pitt as Rusty, Matt Damon as Linus Caldwell, Julia Roberts as Tess Ocean, and Andy García as Terry Benedict. The Ryan Gosling Ocean’s Eleven connection has shifted as Bradley Cooper is reportedly stepping in for Gosling.
Bradley Cooper Steps in for Ryan Gosling
Initially, Ryan Gosling was anticipated to star alongside Margot Robbie in the Ocean’s Eleven prequel. However, new reports from Deadline indicate that Bradley Cooper is now expected to take on a leading role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cooper’s involvement is not yet finalized, but the situation appears promising.
“Cooper has been close with Robbie over the years and always wanted to work together, and this seemed the perfect opportunity, and after a meeting with Chung, Cooper was on board.”
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Specific plot details and production locations are being kept confidential at this stage.
Bradley Cooper’s Career and Recent Projects
Cooper first became known to audiences with his role in the 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer and later gained wider recognition with The Hangover (2009). He is also known for voicing Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His career includes acclaimed performances in Limitless (2011), Nightmare Alley (2021), as well as Oscar-nominated ventures where he has taken roles behind and in front of the camera. After directing A Star Is Born (2018) and Maestro (2023), Cooper’s next directorial project, Is This Thing On?, is set for release this December.
Production and Release Outlook for the Ocean’s Eleven Prequel
Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company is producing the prequel, which promises to expand the Ocean’s Eleven universe. Warner Bros. Pictures has yet to announce an official release date, but production is slated to begin next year, indicating that further updates on the cast and storyline should emerge soon.
