One of Hollywood’s smoothest actors, George Clooney, has now flashed his approval over the next chapter of the Ocean's 11 universe. As the beloved franchise prepares to travel backward with a stylish prequel, Clooney appears more than pleased with the names circling its most intriguing roles. And with Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper now linked to the story, the Ocean’s world may already be preparing another splash of velvet-gloved chaos.

During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, George Clooney wasted no time showing his approval when asked about the growing buzz around the upcoming Ocean's 11 Prequel. With reports linking Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper to play the parents in the story, Clooney instantly embraced the idea and jokingly declared they were the perfect people for the roles. Leaning fully into the humour, he laughed that he looks like the spawn of those two, turning the moment into exactly the kind of slick charm fans expect from the Ocean’s kingpin.

"I look like the spawn of those two," Clooney told Entertainment Tonight.

Adding further fuel to the excitement, Clooney also opened up about reuniting with Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, promising the whole gang is shaping up for something special. Clooney revealed they already have a really good script and a strong director in place, with the next Ocean’s chapter expected to arrive in 2027. For longtime fans, the reunion carries extra weight, as Clooney and the iconic crew have shared a near-legendary bond ever since the franchise first burst onto screens since 1960.

So, what is actually cooking behind the curtain against the high-stakes backdrop of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix this time?

Inside the glamorous chaos of the Ocean’s 11 prequel plot

Set for release on June 25, 2027, the Ocean's 11 prequel will unfold against the glittering danger of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, where a major heist sits at the heart of the story. Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper are expected to lead as the mastermind parents of Danny Ocean, showing the pair in their prime as they pass down the art of deception to the next generation. Wrapped in casino glamour and high-speed elegance, the film is also being described as an old-fashioned epic love story disguised as a heist thriller, drawing heavy inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock classics To Catch a Thief and Notorious.

Meanwhile, the Ocean’s franchise has long mastered the art of returning to screens in style, generation after generation. It began with Ocean's 11, the Rat Pack original that became a cult touchstone, before exploding again through the George Clooney-led modern trilogy from 2001 to 2007. The world later expanded with Ocean's 8, led by Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean, while the franchise’s modern run has grossed more than $1.42 billion worldwide, with the 2001 remake still standing as its biggest commercial crown jewel.

However, with Clooney’s smile of approval already in place and the Ocean’s legacy once again shuffling the deck, fans can catch this stylish new prequel as part of Warner Bros.’ 2027 slate.

What are your thoughts on Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper leading the Ocean’s 11 prequel? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Lisa Roy

Edited by

Itti Mahajan