Ocean's Prequel Cast Updates
Ocean's Eleven Prequel Casts Krieps, MacKay, Sy; Bradley Cooper Directs 1963 Monaco Story
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Lee Isaac Chung, who had been attached to direct the Ocean's prequel, stepped away from the project due to creative differences.
Wagner Moura is reportedly cast as the film's villain.
Ryan Gosling previously joined the cast in September 2022, illustrating the protracted development timeline of the project.
Executive producers for the Ocean's prequel include Gary Ross, Olivia Milch, and Josey McNamara (LuckyChap).
Production is planned to shoot in Paris and the south of France as part of the film's period-piece setting.
Bradley Cooper's untitled Ocean's Eleven prequel keeps growing. Bleeding Cool reports that Vicky Krieps, George MacKay, and Omar Sy have joined the cast, adding to an already star-packed ensemble. Production is set to begin in late July, with a Warner Bros. release planned for June 25, 2027.
Cooper will write, direct, and star in the film. It tells the story of the parents of Danny Ocean and Debbie Ocean. The action is set against the backdrop of the 1963 Monaco Grand Prix, with shooting planned in Paris and the south of France.
A Star-Studded Cast Takes Shape
The new additions join a cast that already includes Margot Robbie, Wagner Moura, Monica Barbaro, Josh Gad, Lauren Ridloff, and Jack Holden. Head Topics notes that Omar Sy is still in talks, while Krieps and MacKay are confirmed. The ensemble now rivals the size of the original Ocean's Eleven lineup.
Wagner Moura is reportedly set to play the film's villain. Ryan Gosling joined the project as far back as September 2022, showing just how long this film has been in the works. Margot Robbie is also co-producing through her company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Behind the Camera: A Long and Winding Road
The prequel has had a turbulent path to production. Lee Isaac Chung, director of Minari, was once attached to helm the film but stepped away due to creative differences. Jay Roach was also involved at an earlier stage before Cooper took over directing duties.
Cooper will now wear three hats — writer, director, and star. Executive producers include Gary Ross, Olivia Milch, and Josey McNamara of LuckyChap. Big News Network confirms that Robbie's production company is central to getting the film made.
1963 Monaco Sets the Stage for Ocean Family Origins
The film is a prequel, not a remake. It explores who Danny Ocean's and Debbie Ocean's parents were before the heist dynasties began. Setting the story at the 1963 Monaco Grand Prix gives the film a glamorous, high-stakes backdrop full of money, speed, and danger.
Filming will take place in Paris and the south of France, keeping the production rooted in European period authenticity. Head Topics notes the June 25, 2027 release date gives the crew roughly two years from the late July production start to hit theaters.
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