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Ocean's Eleven Prequel Casts Wagner Moura as Villain in 1962 Monaco Grand Prix Set Film
6/18/2026, 12:58:54 AM
Production Overview
Warner Bros. is producing an Ocean’s Eleven prequel set at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. Principal photography will begin in late July in Paris before moving to the south of France. Warner Bros. has set a theatrical release for June 25, 2027.
Background & Franchise Context
The original Ocean’s movies centered on mastermind Danny Ocean and his team executing elaborate thefts, with George Clooney portraying Ocean in the Steven Soderbergh-directed installments.
Principal Cast and Creative Team
Margot Robbie will star, produce through LuckyChap, and portray one of the parents. Bradley Cooper will star, direct, and produce. Wagner Moura, known for Brazil’s Elite Squad, Netflix’s Narcos, and the 2025 drama *The Secret Agent*, is in negotiations to play the villain. Moura earned Best Actor honors at Cannes and the Golden Globes for *The Secret Agent* and received an Academy Award nomination. Tom Ackerley also produces.
Script Development & Writing Credits
Bradley Cooper wrote the latest script; earlier drafts were by Carrie Solomon. The original 1960 story was by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell.
Representation & Production Partners
Moura is represented by WME, Johnson Shapiro, and Brazil’s FR Produções Artísticas. Warner Bros. is the primary studio; LuckyChap and Ackerley also produce.
Development Timeline
Announcement of casting and production details was reported in the source article. Late July: Principal photography begins in Paris, then moves to the south of France. June 25, 2027: Scheduled theatrical release.
Quantitative Details
Release date: June 25, 2027. Shooting locations: Paris and the south of France. No other numerical data provided.
Significance for the Franchise
The film introduces a period setting at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, predating the Las Vegas heists depicted in earlier Ocean’s installments. Moura’s involvement adds an actor recognized for *Elite Squad*, *Narcos*, and *The Secret Agent*. Robbie and Cooper’s dual roles as stars and producers reflect new creative leadership within the franchise.
Official Statements & Responses
Warner Bros. announced Moura as the villain and confirmed the production schedule in a press release. Robbie, speaking at CinemaCon, described the premise as exploring the mentors who taught Danny Ocean “everything he knows…his parents.”
Criticism & Opposition
No critical or dissenting commentary was identified in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources uniformly report the same release date and production details; no discrepancies were found.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Before Danny Ocean ever stepped foot in Vegas, two masterminds taught him everything he knows…his parents,” — Margot Robbie, Actress/Producer
Upcoming Developments
Production continues through summer 2024, with post-production leading to the 2027 release. Moura’s upcoming work includes voice work in Lucasfilm’s *Maul: Shadow Lord* and a starring role in Netflix’s horror thriller *The Last House* (premiering Aug. 7).
