David Leitch in Talks to Direct ‘Ocean’s 14’ for Warner Bros.

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“The Fall Guy” and filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct “Ocean’s 14” for Warner Bros.

George Clooney’s production company, Smokehouse, is associated with the upcoming fourth installment of the “Ocean’s Eleven” series. Consequently, it’s likely that George Clooney will reprise his role and work alongside Brad Pitt once more, as they previously collaborated on the movie “Bullet Train,” directed by Leitch.

The initial “Ocean’s” trilogy, helmed by Steven Soderbergh, starred Clooney, Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Casey Affleck and others. This heist series kicked off in 2001 with “Ocean’s Eleven”, a film that received critical acclaim and raked in over $450 million globally at the box office. The series progressed with “Ocean’s Twelve” (earning $362 million) in 2004, followed by “Ocean’s Thirteen” ($311 million) in 2007.

In 2018, a spin-off titled “Ocean’s 8” was released, which had an all-female cast. Sandra Bullock played the role of Danny Ocean’s sister in this film, with Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling, and Anne Hathaway also starring. This movie went on to earn over $297 million globally.

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In the 2018 film “Ocean’s 8,” Sandra Bullock took on the role of Danny Ocean’s sister. Joining her in this female-led heist were Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling, and Anne Hathaway. The movie raked in over $297 million worldwide.

In a future project, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who previously starred together as “Barbie”, are planned to team up again. This time, they’ll be part of an “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel movie directed by Jay Roach and penned by Carrie Solomon. The specifics of the plot are currently confidential, but it’s anticipated that the story will unfold in 1960s Europe.

In his past, Leitch has directed such films as “John Wick”, “Atomic Blonde”, “Deadpool 2”, and “Hobbs & Shaw”.

In a 2023 conversation with Uproxx, George Clooney hinted at potential future “Ocean’s” movies, stating, “We currently have a fantastic script for another ‘Ocean’s’, so there’s a chance we might make another one. The script is truly exceptional.

The InSneider was first to report the news of Leitch’s involvement.

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2025-01-23 02:16