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Bradley Cooper Joins Margot Robbie in Ocean's Eleven Prequel

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bradley Cooper is in negotiations to star opposite Margot Robbie in Ocean's Eleven prequel directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
Set in 1960s Europe, the film will explore the Ocean family's origins and early heists.
Production is set to begin next year; Ryan Gosling is no longer attached, Carrie Solomon wrote the screenplay, with Robbie producing via LuckyChap.

History

Historical Context

The 1960 film "Ocean's 11," directed by Lewis Milestone and featuring Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, marked a pivotal moment in American cinema by popularizing heist films. Its success influenced later classics like "The Godfather" (1972) and led to a resurgence in organized crime narratives, shaping Hollywood's ongoing fascination with heists and camaraderie in storytelling.

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Story summary

Bradley Cooper is in negotiations to star opposite Margot Robbie in Ocean's Eleven prequel directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
Set in 1960s Europe, the film will explore the Ocean family's origins and early heists.
Production is set to begin next year; Ryan Gosling is no longer attached, Carrie Solomon wrote the screenplay, with Robbie producing via LuckyChap.

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