Wagner Moura in Talks to Join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel Wagner Moura is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of Warner Bros.’ upcoming *Ocean’s Eleven* prequel, starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper.
The Brazilian actor is being considered for the role of the film’s main villain, though details about his character remain under wraps. The untitled heist film will see Cooper not only starring but also directing, writing, and producing.
Robbie, meanwhile, will co-star and produce through her LuckyChap Entertainment banner. Production is set to kick off in France, beginning in Paris and later moving to the south of the country, with filming scheduled to start in late July. Warner Bros.
has slated the film for release on June 25, 2027.
If Moura finalizes the deal, he will join a legacy of notable antagonists in the *Ocean’s* franchise, including Andy Garcia’s portrayal of Terry Benedict in 2001’s *Ocean’s Eleven*, Vincent Cassel’s François Toulour in *Ocean’s Twelve*, and Al Pacino’s Willy Bank in *Ocean’s
Thirteen*. Moura himself is no stranger to high-profile roles, having recently earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in *The Secret Agent*.
His other notable credits include Netflix’s *Narcos*, Alex Garland’s *Civil War*, *Dope Thief*, and the *Elite Squad* films. The prequel will delve into the backstory of Danny Ocean, the iconic thief played by George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s trilogy.
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