Josh Gad to join Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper in 'Ocean's 11' prequel
Los Angeles, July 2
Hollywood actor Josh Gad has joined Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper starrer upcoming 'Ocean's 11' prequel at Warner Bros, as per a Variety report.
Gad has been confirmed for a significant role in the period heist film, sources told the outlet. Casting for the prequel has arrived at a steady clip, with the makers now gearing up for production.
Since the original 1960 film 'Ocean's 11', which featured Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Dean Martin, the heist movie franchise has been attracting A-list and award-winning talent.
The latest instalment stands no different, as Oscar nominee Wagner Moura has been roped in to play the villain and Monica Barbaro is also signing to join the cast.
Meanwhile, Josh Gad's casting adds to his schedule, which already has the anticipated 'Space Balls: The New One' from Paramount Pictures, sequels to the animated franchises 'Angry Birds' and 'Frozen', and the feature adaptation of 'Oh, The Places You Will Go' with Ariana Grande.
He has also upped his TV deal with 20th Century Television.
Details about the 'Ocean's' prequel film have been kept under wraps; however, Margot Robbie did tease a few points at the CinemaCon presentation this spring.
"Before Danny Ocean ever set foot in Vegas, two masterminds taught him everything he knows -- his parents. You'll see them in their prime, and in our new movie, pulling off an epic heist at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix," Robbie said, referencing the con-man and ringleader of the Las Vegas casino caper in 'Ocean's 11'.
Bradley Cooper wrote the screenplay and is directing the film, which is slated to hit theatres on June 25, 2027.
He is also producing the project alongside LuckyChap, the company led by Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Milan Popelka and Robbie.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally a fresh take on the Ocean's franchise! As an Indian, I'm loving the 1962 Monaco setting — reminds me of how Bollywood does period heists like in 'Shootout at Wadala' but with a desi twist. Hope they show some diverse characters this time, not just white faces.
Ocean's 11 was iconic with Sinatra and the Rat Pack. This prequel better match that magic. Josh Gad in a heist film? I hope he doesn't turn it into a comedy circus like some of his other movies. But Bradley Cooper directing? I'm cautiously optimistic. 🎬
As a Western viewer, I'm intrigued but skeptical. Another prequel in a franchise that peaked with the 2001 Soderbergh version? Margot Robbie is excellent, but I wish Hollywood would invest in new IPs instead of endless reboots. Still, 1962 Monte Carlo sounds glamorous. 🃏
Ocean's parents pulling off a heist at the Monaco Grand Prix? That's a brilliant concept! Bradley Cooper writing and directing is a powerhouse move. 🚀 As an Indian movie buff, I wish Bollywood would take notes on building such consistent franchise worlds. 2027 feels so far though!
Josh Gad and Margot Robbie? Interesting combination. Let's hope the film respects the original's charm while adding something new. For ₹500 a ticket in multiplexes, I need more than just star power — the script needs to be solid. Otherwise, I'll wait for the OTT release on Amazon Prime or Netflix.
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