Ocean’s 14 is set to receive a major update as original stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt enter discussions to reprise their iconic roles from Ocean’s Eleven. The duo first appeared as Danny Ocean and Rusty Ryan in the 2001 remake and returned for two sequels, culminating with 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen. Meanwhile, Ocean’s 8, a spinoff featuring Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett, debuted in 2018, achieving significant box office success. While promoting The Boys in the Boat in late 2023, Clooney mentioned that a script for Ocean’s 14 is currently in development.
As reported by Deadline, Clooney and Pitt are negotiating their return, while Edward Berger, known for directing the acclaimed All Quiet on the Western Front, is being considered to helm the new installment of the franchise. Talks are reportedly in preliminary stages, and no formal offer has been extended to Berger yet. His recent successes, including Conclave, which received high praise at the Telluride Film Festival, have made him a sought-after director.
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With Clooney and Pitt potentially returning for Ocean’s 14, speculation arises about which other actors from previous films might also reprise their roles. Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, who recently collaborated on Apple TV+’s The Instigators, mentioned to Screen Rant during a press tour that they are currently unaware of any developments regarding Ocean’s 14. However, Damon expressed enthusiasm about returning “if we can get the whole group together and get a good script.” Sadly, not all original cast members can return, as some have passed away since Ocean’s Thirteen.
Considering Bullock’s character is part of the Ocean family, and Elliot Gould and Qin Shaobo made cameo appearances, other stars from Ocean’s 8, such as Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway, could also join the Ocean’s 14 cast, along with Awkwafina and Rihanna.
While Bernie Mac passed away in 2008 and Carl Reiner in 2020, other core members from the trilogy, including Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle, could potentially return. As Ocean’s 8 exists within the same universe, the possibility of featuring its cast alongside the original actors adds to the excitement.
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The potential for a star-studded cast makes Ocean’s 14 a thrilling prospect. Unlike other franchises that heavily rely on past films, this sequel has the opportunity to introduce a fresh heist adventure, appealing to new viewers while delighting long-time fans with the return of cherished characters. If realized, Ocean’s 14 could become a major box office success and a classic in the heist genre.
Source: Deadline
Ocean's Eleven
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A remake of the 1960 film and the first in a trilogy of movies by Steven Soderbergh, Ocean's Eleven is an ensemble comedy-heist film that follows Danny Ocean and his friend Rusty Ryan who enlist the help of several specialized con men, safe-crackers, and experts to pull off a colossal heist of three casinos. Seeking revenge against the new husband of ex-wife Tess, Danny begins to tip-toe dangerously between the line of the job and revenge.
