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Wagner Moura eyes villain role in Ocean's Eleven prequel
18 Jun
Summary
- Wagner Moura in talks for main villain role in Ocean's Eleven prequel.
- Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper to star in the untitled heist film.
- Production begins in France in late July, with a June 2027 release.
Wagner Moura is in discussions to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper for Warner Bros.' forthcoming 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel, reportedly taking on the movie's primary villain. Bradley Cooper is set to direct, write, produce, and star in the untitled heist film.
Filming is scheduled to begin in France in late July, with production anticipated to start in Paris before moving to the south of France. Warner Bros. has slated the film for release on June 25, 2027.
If Moura joins, he will follow in the footsteps of actors like Andy Garcia, Vincent Cassel, and Al Pacino, who previously portrayed antagonists in the franchise. Moura's recent work includes an Academy Award nomination for 'The Secret Agent.'
Margot Robbie revealed at CinemaCon 2026 that she and Cooper will portray Danny Ocean's parents, showcasing their skills in a 1962 Monaco Grand Prix heist. Cooper adapted the screenplay based on original characters.
