Just last month, Steven Soderbergh's star-studded caper, Ocean's Eleven, celebrated its 20th anniversary. The movie features one of the most A-list casts ever assembled to tell the stylish, entertaining heist movie set in Las Vegas as a crew of thieves attempt to rob three casinos in one night.

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With so many big names involved in the production and the fun legacy it has left behind, there are more than a few interesting stories behind its production. As the movie passes its big milestone, fans can look back on the movie and some of the things they might not have known about Ocean's Eleven.

A Favorite Line Was Cut From The Movie

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in Ocean's Eleven

The movie opens with Danny Ocean attending a parole hearing to secure his release from prison. The scene finds Danny playing the smart con man, giving the right answers that he knows that they want to hear.

However, one line was missing from the trailer in which Danny is asked what he would do if released and he responds by asking the board members how much they make in a year. In the DVD commentary, it was admitted the line was a favorite but cut as it would have likely terminated any chance of parole.

The Cast Took Ego Out Of The Equation

With such a large cast of big-name stars, it would be easy to see the entire production grinding to a halt as the various egos clashed together. However, in an interview with GQ, George Clooney insisted that was never an issue among the cast. He said that they all kept each other in check, even giving a sarcastic and good-natured round of applause to whoever was the last one to arrive on set for shooting.

Everyone Took A Reduced Salary

Not only did the stars keep their egos in check to get the movie made, but they also were willing to take a significant pay cut in order to work together. With a number of Hollywood's biggest stars in the same cast, the budget would have skyrocketed if they had all received their usual paydays.

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Clooney was apparently the star to take lead on this decision, telling WENN, "If we all get paid, we can't make the movie."

George Clooney Lured Julia Roberts With $20

Danny talking to Tess in Ocean's Eleven

While the pay rates might have been a bit reduced in order to make the movie work, Clooney took that rule a little further with a joke he pulled on Julia Roberts. Following her Oscar win for Erin Brockovich, Roberts was earning $20 million per movie. In order to woo her to Ocean's Eleven, Clooney told GQ that he sent her a script with a $20 bill and a note explaining he'd heard it was her rate now.

Clooney's Lack Of Gambling Skills

Danny sitting at a card table in Ocean's Eleven

With the main heist taking place in Las Vegas and inside the casinos, the cast had a lot of downtime to indulge their gambling habits. Unfortunately, some of the stars were more successful at the blackjack table than others. In his interview with GQ, Clooney dubbed himself a "cooler" who brought bad luck to every table he played at. On the DVD commentary, Pitt agreed that Clooney had no luck at all with the cards.

Soderbergh Aimed To Entertain

Danny and Lyle inside the casino vault

While some critics noted that Ocean's Eleven wasn't as bold a movie as Steven Soderbergh was known for, it was also praised as a thoroughly enjoyable caper. That was the sense of fun Soderbergh was aiming for in making it, wanting to make a throwback movie that was not mean or violent and in which nothing overly terrible happens to the characters. In the making-of documentary, he joked, "It's probably the least threatening film I've ever made."

The Production Had Incredible Access To The Casinos

Saul and Terry on the casino floor in Ocean's Eleven

In the making-of documentary, Steven Soderbergh admitted the scariest aspect of making the movie was shooting inside the casinos. During the pre-production, he realized how much of the movie would need to be shot on the casino floors. But while most movies shot on these locations are relegated to "after hours" shooting, this production was given incredible access with the casino blocking off huge areas to accommodate the filming.

"The Pinch" Was Based On A Real Device

Basher settling off "the pinch" in Ocean's Eleven

In one element from the movie that might seem outlandish, the crew decides to use a device called "the pinch" that will knock out the power in the casino momentarily during the heist.

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However, in the making-of documentary, the production team explained that the device is actually based on a real-life machine and that they were able to check it out in person to help with their own design.

Don Cheadle Embraced A Fan Theory About His Accent

Basher setting off explosives in Ocean's Eleven

Before joining the Avengers as War Machine, Don Cheadle was part of this band of quirky characters as the demolitions expert, Basher. However, what Cheadle is most known for in these movies is his English accent which has been criticized by many as one of the worst in cinema history. When speaking to Uproxx, Cheadle was presented with the theory that his character was really an American who wanted to be British to which Cheadle jokingly accepted as a worthy excuse.

Teaching Poker To Celebrities

Celebrities being taught poker in Ocean's Eleven

When the movie introduces Rusty (Brad Pitt) he is running a poker-playing workshop for young actors. The scene actually includes a number of recognizable television stars such as Joshua Jackson, Shane West, and Topher Grace. In the DVD commentary, Matt Damon insisted the hilariously awkward scene felt very much like the real-life training he had to do with professional card players for Rounders.

Topher Grace Dropped A Number Of In-Jokes

Danny playing poker with Topher Grace in Ocean's Eleven

Topher Grace is a standout part of the poker lesson scenes and some of his overlooked lines contain some very funny in-jokes that fans might have missed. When Danny joins the young stars at the poker table, he is heard asking the That 70s Show star if it is hard transitioning from movies to television. Of course, Clooney found fame on ER before becoming a movie star. There is also a reference to Steven Soderbergh's Oscar acceptance speech for Traffic in which he simply said he'd thank everyone in person. Grace, who appeared in Traffic, is heard complaining that he never got thanked.

Rusty's Eating Habits

Rusty eating in Ocean's Eleven

When rewatching the movie, fans might notice that Rusty is seen eating in many of the scenes he is in. This was actually an idea Brad Pitt came up with for the character. He reasoned that with all the planning and preparation needed for the heist, Rusty would never have time to sit down and eat a meal.

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But in the DVD commentary, he admits that they made a mistake by introducing Rusty's eating habits in his first scene which is before the heist planning begins.

Casey Affleck Didn't Love His Time On The Movie

Casey Affleck at a race track in Ocean's Eleven

Casey Affleck was another member of the star-studded cast, though it was years before his Oscar win. When looking back on the Ocean's trilogy during an interview of the WTF Podcast, Affleck admitted that he was grateful to have a role that paid the bills, but said it looked more fun than it was. He joked that it was more fun for the bigger names, but he said "If it's Ocean's Eleven, I'm like number eleven."

Stars Of The Original Movie Make Brief Cameos

Oceans 11 Original 1960

The movie is one of the rare examples of a movie remake that improves on the original. The 1960 version doesn't have a beloved reputation and is most notable for being the first movie to feature the iconic Rat Pack starring together. However, the remake does pay some homages to the original, including featuring two of its stars, Henry Silva and Angie Dickinson. They can be seen among the spectators of the boxing match in the movie.

Real-Life Brothers Were Considered For The Malloy Brothers

The Malloy brothers disguised as security guards in Ocean's Eleven

A memorable part of the heist team is the Malloy brothers, a pair of bickering siblings who join Danny's squad. Though they are played in the movie by Casey Affleck and Scott Caan, the original plan was for real-life brothers to take the roles. Owen and Luke Wilson were first offered the parts but bowed out to make The Royal Tenenbaums. Then the roles were offered to Joel and Ethan Coen who also turned it down.

Other Big Names Were Considered

Danny, Rusty, Linus, Reuben, and Basher in Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven was certainly more than just a parade of famous faces, there is no denying that the big names involved initially drew a lot of excitement to the movie.

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But before the cast was rounded out, there were several other big names attached, from Mark Wahlberg and Bruce Willis to Ralph Fiennes and Alan Arkin to Johnny Depp and Mike Myers. While there were several casting changes, the ultimate ensemble worked out quite well.

Plans For Ocean's Fourteen

George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon standing together in Ocean's Eleven.

Though there was an all-female spinoff in 2018 with Ocean's 8, the main franchise seemed to end with 2007's Ocean's Thirteen. However, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Don Cheadle claimed there was talk of doing a fourth movie but that quickly ended when Bernie Mac died. But when making No Sudden Move with Steven Soderbergh, Cheadle said the director mentioned an idea of a new story that could be done so possibilities of an Ocean's Fourteen remain alive.

Carl Reiner Was The Superstar Among The Cast

Saul and Rusty at the race track in Ocean's Eleven

While there was considerable excitement from fans at the huge stars in the movie, among the cast, the big draw was undoubtedly Carl Reiner. Having written for The Dick Van Dyke Show and been an icon on the comedy world for decades, the stars confirmed on the DVD commentary that everyone on set was drawn to Reiner to hear his amazing stories about his long career. Andy Garcia also admits it was hard keeping a straight face in his scenes with legendary funnyman.

Andy Garcia Suggested The Tease At The End

Tess and Terry in audience in Ocean's Eleven

As the villainous Terry Benedict, Andy Garcia had a difficult role of playing the one antagonist going up against the all-star cast of heroes. However, he is excellent in the role and even made a suggestion that would go on to set up the sequel. After Danny gets out of prison at the end of the movie, he drives off into the sunset with Tess and Rusty. According to the commentary track, Garcia suggested Benedict's goons should follow them as he would never have let Danny go without keeping an eye on him.

The Fountain Scene Was Unplanned

The crew standing in front of a water fountain in Ocean's Eleven

Following the heist, the crew gathers in from of a water fountain on the Las Vegas strip before going their separate ways. In the DVD commentary, Brad Pitt revealed that the original plan was for the team to be walking down the strip with each of them gradually peeling off and disappearing into the crowd. Matt Damon confirmed that the fountain scene was unplanned and that Soderbergh wanted Pitt to leave first and Carl Reiner to leave last but told the rest to simply walk away when it felt right.

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