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Ocean's Franchise Director Shuffle!
5 Mar
Summary
- Director Lee Isaac Chung departs the heist film project.
- Bradley Cooper was in talks to star opposite Margot Robbie.
- A new Ocean's sequel with a script and budget is in development.
A significant shift has occurred in the direction of an upcoming heist film connected to the Ocean's franchise, starring Margot Robbie. Warner Bros. and Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, confirmed an amicable split with director Lee Isaac Chung, citing creative differences. Chung was originally slated to helm the project, with Carrie Solomon penning the screenplay.
Months following the initial announcement, Ryan Gosling entered discussions to co-star alongside Robbie. By July 2025, Chung had exited, and director Bradley Cooper emerged as a prime candidate for the lead role opposite Robbie. This development comes as George Clooney revealed that a separate Ocean's franchise sequel is actively in development, boasting a 'great script' and an approved budget at Warner Bros.
Despite the directorial changes for Robbie's project, the franchise's future remains active. Clooney's update suggests another installment is moving forward, though it has yet to receive an official title or release date.
