Benicio del Toro in Talks to Join ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel
Actor Benicio del Toro is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel, currently in development at Warner Bros. Pictures and LuckyChap Entertainment.
Del Toro, known for his roles in films like “One Battle After Another,” is being considered for a potential villainous role in the project. He joins Bradley Cooper, who recently replaced Ryan Gosling and will star alongside Margot Robbie. The film is rumored to be titled “Oceans” and will explore the backstory of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)’s parents.
Set against the glamorous backdrop of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, the prequel aims for a sophisticated, Hitchcockian feel reminiscent of “To Catch a Thief.” The project’s development signals Warner Bros.’ continued investment in franchise extensions and prequels, a common strategy in Hollywood to capitalize on established intellectual property. Carrie Solomon penned the script, and Lee Isaac Chung is directing, with Linus Sandgren as cinematographer. For more on upcoming film releases, visit IMDb.
Production is anticipated to begin in early 2026, with casting expected to continue rapidly in the coming months. Representatives for del Toro have not yet commented on the potential role. You can read more about the history of the Ocean’s Eleven franchise on Wikipedia.
Officials involved with the project anticipate further casting announcements will be made before the end of the year.
