Wagner Moura to play villain in 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel?
What's the story
Wagner Moura, the Brazilian actor who shot to international fame with his role as Pablo Escobar in Netflix's Narcos, is in talks to join the Ocean's Eleven prequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will feature Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, with Moura likely to play the antagonist. It will be directed by Cooper and is scheduled for a June 25, 2027 release.
Plot details
Prequel set during Monaco Grand Prix in 1962
While plot details are being kept under wraps, Robbie revealed at CinemaCon that the prequel will be set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. The story will revolve around the parents of Danny Ocean, who is known for his role in the Las Vegas casino heist in Ocean's Eleven. "Before Danny Ocean ever stepped foot in Vegas, two masterminds taught him everything he knows, his parents," Robbie said.
Career highlights
Other notable works of Moura
Earlier this year, Moura made history by becoming the first Brazilian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category. He also won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in Kleber Mendonca Filho's The Secret Agent. His other notable works include Alex Garland's Civil War and Netflix's Narcos. He is represented by WME, Imprint and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
Franchise history
Everything to know about the hit franchise
The original Ocean's 11, released in 1960, starred Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Dean Martin. The Steven Soderbergh-directed Ocean's Eleven (2001) featured George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. It was followed by two sequels, Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007), and the all-female reboot Ocean's Eight (2018). Collectively, the films have grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide, according to Variety.