Bradley Cooper Joins Ocean's Eleven Prequel, Replacing Ryan Gosling

In a major development for the Ocean's franchise, the planned prequel to the popular heist films is undergoing significant cast changes. According to reports, Bradley Cooper is now in negotiations to join the project, which was previously set to feature Ryan Gosling.

The prequel, which would be set in Europe in the 1960s, was first announced in 2022 with Margot Robbie attached to produce and star. However, sources now indicate that Gosling has exited the project, with Cooper poised to take on a leading role.

This news comes as a surprise, as Gosling and Robbie have previously worked together on the upcoming Barbie film. Cooper, on the other hand, has long wanted to collaborate with Robbie, and the two Oscar-nominated actors have yet to star in a movie together.

Despite the cast shakeup, the film's director, Lee Isaac Chung, remains attached to the project. The Ocean's Eleven prequel has been in development for a few years, but with Robbie's schedule now clear following the completion of Wuthering Heights, the production may move forward more quickly.

Fans of the Ocean's franchise will be excited to see the new direction the prequel takes, as the series has always been a magnet for A-list talent. The original Ocean's Eleven, released in 2001, starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, among others. The franchise has since expanded with sequels and a spinoff, Ocean's Eight, further cementing its status as a Hollywood favorite.

In a separate development, Clooney has confirmed that Ocean's 14 is still in the works and may begin filming as early as next year. This news will undoubtedly delight fans who have been eagerly awaiting the return of the beloved heist series.