Exciting Prequel Film "Oceans" Set to Explore Origins of Ocean Family with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Leads

News - 4 December 2023
The popular crime comedy Ocean's 11, a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film, was released in 2001. This was followed by two sequels and a spin-off in 2018 titled Ocean's 8, featuring an all-female lead cast. Now, fans can look forward to a prequel film in the Ocean's franchise, though the title has not yet been revealed.

Showbiz 411 reports that the film will be simply called Oceans and will star Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as the parents of Danny Ocean (originally played by George Clooney) and Debbie Ocean (originally played by Sandra Bullock).nnThe choice to cast Robbie and Gosling as the Ocean siblings' parents seems like a logical one, as it will provide more depth to the characters and further explore their backgrounds. The film is set in Monte Carlo in 1962 during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, giving it a retro vibe reminiscent of the original Ocean's 11 film, which featured iconic stars such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr.

, and Angie Dickinson.nnDirector Jay Roach is at the helm of this prequel film, bringing his expertise from his work on projects like the Austin Powers movies. Filming was originally scheduled to begin in mid-2023, but has been postponed due to strikes.

It remains to be seen when production will resume.nnFans of the Ocean's franchise can expect an exciting heist movie that delves into the origins of the iconic Ocean family. With Robbie and Gosling in the lead roles, audiences are sure to be entertained by their on-screen chemistry and dynamic performances.

Stay tuned for more updates on Oceans and get ready to be swept up in a thrilling tale of crime, deception, and high-stakes heists.