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Bradley Cooper in Talks to Write, Direct and Lead Ocean’s Eleven Prequel

Warner Bros. is targeting a 2026 shoot following Lee Isaac Chung’s amicable exit over creative differences.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Cooper is being courted to take over creative duties and possibly star opposite Margot Robbie, with Puck first to flag the pursuit.
  • Talks are described as early with no deal signed, as the studio works to keep the project on track for production later in 2026.
  • Margot Robbie remains attached to star and produce through LuckyChap, which has been developing the prequel since 2022.
  • The current draft by Carrie Solomon is set in 1960s Europe, though story details could evolve if Cooper comes aboard as writer.
  • Lee Isaac Chung recently exited after creative differences, and a separate sequel with George Clooney and original cast members is also being developed.