The concept from Ocean’s Eleven has been remade and adapted several times, but Margot Robbie’s upcoming Ocean’s Eleven prequel may be the most exciting version yet. The Australian actor is currently in pre-production on transforming a crime drama that lives in the same universe as Ocean’s Eleven, which will be helmed by Robbie’s Bombshell director, Jay Roach. With an anticipated new cast and a new time period, this prequel may be shaping up to be an exciting ensemble heist film.
Ocean’s Eleven originated in 1960 as a movie to showcase the talents of most of the Rat Pack, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Frank Sinatra took on the prominent role of Danny Ocean, the leader of a gang of misfit robbers looking to steal from several Las Vegas casinos of the era. The film was a modest success financially but received mixed reviews overall, which led to a much more stylish remake in 2001 from director Steven Soderbergh.
2001’s Ocean’s Eleven saw George Clooney step into the Frank Sinatra role as Danny Ocean. The Rat Pack was replaced with a new generation of talents in Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and Brad Pitt. The main antagonist was played by Andy Garcia, with Julia Roberts book ending the Las Vegas-set cast. With two global sequels that followed and a reboot by Sandra Bullock matching wits with an all-female cast of Ocean’s Eight in 2018, the franchise has shaped up to become one of the most recognized film series in modern history. Now, it appears that Margot Robbie will be taking a stab at starring in a related prequel, representing yet another reimagining of the Ocean‘s series. Here is everything that’s known about the upcoming Margot Robbie Ocean’s Eleven prequel.
Oceans Eleven Prequel Cast: Who’s In It?
Actor Margot Robbie has been confirmed to star in and produce the prequel to Ocean’s Eleven. It has been rumored that Ryan Gosling will join Margot Robbie in the new film, but that is all the cast that has been confirmed to date. Robbie and Gosling are currently in production in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which is set to debut in theaters in July 2023.
Oceans Eleven Prequel Story: What’s Been Revealed So Far
The production on the Ocean’s Eleven prequel has been incredibly tight-lipped, with very few details on the overall plot. Knowing that Ryan Gosling may be joining the cast, it should be noted that this reimagining will most likely be a solid mix of male and female characters. Margot Robbie’s prequel will probably tell a different story while highlighting some glamour that made the 1960 original shine. Set in the 1960s in Europe, the franchise will take on new life in exotic locations.
How Will Margot Robbie’s Prequel Connect To Ocean’s Eleven?
Paying homage to Frank Sinatra’s Ocean’s Eleven by setting the prequel in the swinging 1960s, Margot Robbie’s prequel will be filled with outstanding fashion and some cameo appearances. While Ocean’s Eight saw Sandra Bullock playing George Clooney’s character’s sister, Debbie Ocean, it could be possible that Robbie’s character is revealed to be related to Danny and Debbie Ocean in some way.
Oceans Eleven Prequel Release Date Prediction
With casting currently ongoing, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling wrapping up on Barbie, and Robbie set to promote David O. Russell’s Amsterdam this October, it may be some time before filming gets underway on the new Ocean’s Eleven film. Jay Roach’s Bombshell was released about 14 months after principal photography began, so if that is indication of timing, the prequel may hit theaters by the latter part of 2023.
