Hollywood fans were buzzing with excitement when it was announced that Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper were set to team up for a new film. The two A-list actors were attached to star in a prequel to the popular heist franchise, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’. However, the project has hit a snag as the director has reportedly quit over creative differences.
According to sources, the prequel titled ‘Ocean’s Eleven: Origins’ was supposed to be directed by Gary Ross, known for his work on ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Seabiscuit’. However, Ross has now dropped out of the project citing creative differences with the studio.
This news has come as a disappointment to fans who were eagerly waiting to see Robbie and Cooper work together on the big screen. The duo’s chemistry in the Oscar-nominated film ‘A Star is Born’ had left audiences wanting more, and their pairing in a heist film seemed like a dream come true.
The ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ franchise has a huge following, with the original trilogy grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide. The prequel was highly anticipated as it promised to delve into the backstories of the iconic characters and how they came to be part of Danny Ocean’s crew.
The prequel’s plot is said to revolve around a young Danny Ocean, played by Cooper, and his team of thieves as they plan their first heist. Robbie was set to play the role of Danny’s love interest, a role originally played by Julia Roberts in the original trilogy.
Fans were excited to see how Robbie and Cooper would bring their own spin to the characters, and many were eagerly waiting to see the chemistry between the two onscreen. However, with Ross’ departure, it is uncertain who will take over as director and if the project will still go ahead as planned.
The news of Ross’ exit has left many wondering about the future of the prequel. The studio has not yet released an official statement, but sources say that they are looking for a new director to take over the project.
While this may seem like a setback, it is not uncommon for directors to leave a project due to creative differences. In fact, it could be seen as a positive sign that the studio is committed to finding the right director who shares their vision for the film.
In the meantime, fans can still look forward to seeing Robbie and Cooper in other upcoming projects. Robbie is set to reprise her role as Harley Quinn in ‘Birds of Prey’ while Cooper is currently filming ‘Nightmare Alley’ with Guillermo del Toro.
Despite the setback, ‘Ocean’s Eleven: Origins’ is still a highly anticipated project, and fans are hopeful that the studio will find a suitable replacement for Ross. With two talented actors like Robbie and Cooper attached to the project, it is bound to be a hit.
In the end, this is just a minor bump in the road for the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel, and fans can rest assured that the studio is working hard to bring them an exciting and entertaining film. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that a new director will be announced soon, and the project will continue to move forward.
