Summary

• Margot Robbie will lead an exciting ensemble heist film in the Ocean's Eleven prequel, set in the 1960s and directed by Jay Roach.
• Producer Josey McNamara has confirmed Ryan Gosling's involvement in the Ocean's Eleven prequel, praising his chemistry with Robbie.
• The release date for the Margot Robbie Ocean's Eleven prequel is uncertain due to ongoing development, but a possible date is 2025-2026.

The concept from Ocean's Eleven has been remade and adapted several times, but Margot Robbie's upcoming Ocean's Eleven prequel may be the most exciting version yet. The Australian actor is currently in pre-production on transforming a crime drama that lives in the same universe as Ocean's Eleven, which will be helmed by Robbie's Bombshell director, Jay Roach. A new cast that could include Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling and a 1960s setting, the Ocean's Eleven prequel may be shaping up to be an exciting ensemble heist film.

2001's Ocean's Eleven saw George Clooney step into the Frank Sinatra role as Danny Ocean alongside the likes of Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and Brad Pitt. The main antagonist was played by Andy Garcia, with Julia Roberts book ending the Las Vegas-set cast. With two global sequels that followed and a reboot by Sandra Bullock matching wits with an all-female cast of Ocean's Eight in 2018, the franchise has shaped up to become one of the most recognized film series in modern history. Now Margot Robbie will be leading yet another reimagining of the Ocean's series, this time a soft-reboot Ocean's Eleven prequel.

Most Recent Margot Robbie Ocean's 11 Prequel News

The latest news on the Margot Robbie Ocean's Eleven prequel came on October 10, 2023 (via Deadline). Producer Josey McNamara spoke on the red carpet of upcoming film Saltburn to give an update on the new Ocean's movie, assuring that the project was still in development. What's more, McNamara's comments appeared to confirm that Ryan Gosling would indeed be part of the Ocean's Eleven prequel cast, reuniting with Barbie co-star Margot Robbie once again.

"They’re wonderful together. The more projects even outside of that we can have them do would be amazing." McNamara said, although when asked about the plot of the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Ocean's Eleven movie she would only disclose that it would "do right by the franchise."

The Margot Robbie Ocean's 11 Prequel Is Confirmed

The Margot Robbie Ocean's Eleven prequel is confirmed, and was announced by Warner Bros. in August 2022 (via Deadline). It was confirmed on announcement that the prequel would also serve as a reboot of sorts, and would be set in the 1960s. Margot Robbie was confirmed to lead the cast when the new Ocean's Eleven film was confirmed, and Ryan Gosling was reportedly in talks to co-star early on.

Ocean's 11 Prequel Cast: Who's In It?

The Ocean's franchise is renowned for its star-studded casts, and the upcoming reboot will likely be no exception. Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad, The Wolf of Wall Street) has been confirmed to star in and produce the prequel to Ocean's Eleven. It has been rumored that Ryan Gosling will join Margot Robbie in the new film, and this has also seemingly been confirmed by producer Josey McNamara. Outside this there have yet to be any cast announcements for the Margot Robbie Ocean's Eleven movie.

Ocean's Eleven Prequel Story: What's Been Revealed So Far

The production on the Ocean's Eleven prequel has been incredibly tight-lipped, with very few details on the overall plot. Knowing that Ryan Gosling may be joining the cast, it should be noted that this reimagining will most likely be a solid mix of male and female characters. Margot Robbie's prequel will probably tell a different story while highlighting some glamour that made the 1960 original shine. Set in the 1960s in Europe, the franchise will take on new life in exotic locations. Director Jay Roach did reveal a few early ideas he's had about the prequel, however:

How Will Margot Robbie's Prequel Connect To Ocean's Eleven?

Paying homage to Frank Sinatra's Ocean's Eleven by setting the prequel in the swinging 1960s, Margot Robbie's prequel will be filled with outstanding fashion and some cameo appearances. While Ocean's Eight saw Sandra Bullock playing George Clooney's character's sister, Debbie Ocean, it could be possible that Robbie's character is revealed to be related to Danny and Debbie Ocean in some way.