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Wagner Moura in Talks for New 'Ocean's Eleven' Prequel with Robbie and Cooper
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Wagner Moura in Talks for New 'Ocean's Eleven' Prequel with Robbie and Cooper

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wagner Moura is in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in a new "Ocean's Eleven" prequel.
  • The film is set to be directed by Cooper, who also co-wrote the script.
  • The prequel will be set in 1962 at the Monaco Grand Prix and will focus on the parents of Danny Ocean.

Brazilian actor Wagner Moura is reportedly in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in an upcoming prequel to the popular "Ocean's Eleven" franchise for Warner Bros. The news, reported by Variety, suggests Moura could play a significant role in the star-studded production.

Bradley Cooper is slated to direct the film, which is scheduled for release on June 25, 2027. He is also producing the project alongside Robbie's company, LuckyChap, which includes Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Milan Popelka. Cooper also penned the screenplay, though plot details remain under wraps.

Robbie has previously confirmed that the prequel will transport audiences to the glamorous setting of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. The story will reportedly center on the cunning parents of Danny Ocean, the charismatic leader of the Las Vegas casino heist in the original 2001 film.

Moura, an Oscar nominee for his role in "Marighella," has a notable career, including his acclaimed performance as Pablo Escobar in Netflix's "Narcos." He is also attached to several other upcoming projects, including the sci-fi thriller "The Last House" and "The Last Day."

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