Exclusive Insider Scoop on Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Ocean's 11 Prequel

The director of the upcoming Ocean's Eleven prequel, Jay Roach, has shared some exciting details about the film. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the prequel will be set in Monte Carlo in 1962. Roach has promised a different tone from previous Ocean's movies and has drawn inspiration from classic films for the story. Despite limited information since the announcement last year, fans can now look forward to a thrilling heist film under Roach's direction.

For the heist movie set against the backdrop of the Monaco Grand Prix, Margot Robbie presented an old-fashioned epic love story disguised as an adventure. Inspired by Hitchcock, the film aims to be a cinematic spectacle with elements of To Catch a Thief and Notorious. While there were initial concerns about reuniting Robbie and Ryan Gosling after Barbie, their powerful on-screen chemistry and the suspense of whether they will trust each other to team up adds a romantic element to the story. At its core, the film explores the theme of trust, which is why Notorious remains one of the most romantic movies of all time. The team has yet to agree on the budget for the project.

Is Romance Really What The Ocean’s Franchise Needs?

The Ocean's trilogy, both the male-dominated original and the all-female reboot, are primarily focused on heist plots rather than romantic subplots. The characters are portrayed as competent and cool, with little time for love in their lives despite their attractiveness. However, the upcoming Ocean's Eleven movie looks to break from this formula by including a strong romantic storyline. This departure from the franchise's typical tone is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's romantic films, and will rely heavily on the chemistry between the film's stars, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who will also be co-starring in the upcoming summer blockbuster, Barbie.

However, deviating from the successful formula of Ocean's Eleven by emphasizing the romantic aspect, despite the chemistry between Robbie and Gosling, could prove to be a significant gamble. Director Roach maintains that his version of Ocean's 11 remains a heist movie, despite being influenced by romantic elements reminiscent of Hitchcock's style. Nevertheless, blending heist movie tropes with opulent romance may prove challenging, and potentially the wrong direction for the franchise.