At this level, it must be no shock that George Clooney is intent on making an “Ocean’s 14” sequel. Earlier this 12 months, it was reported that Clooney has a script that he likes and hopes to make, and we reported solely that the script was written by Clooney and his Smoke Home Footage producing accomplice Grant Heslov.
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Effectively, Deadline stories that whereas it’s early, Brad Pitt can be coming again (naturally), and he and Clooney are attempting to recruit Academy-Award-winning director Edward Berger, who stormed the Oscars final 12 months along with his adaptation of “All Quiet On The Western Front.” The movie was so well-received that Berger has obtained dozens of gives, together with one from Common to make the following “Bourne” film, the “Conclave” film starring Ralph Fiennes that simply premiered in Telluride (and perhaps yet one more Oscar contender), and seemingly dozens extra tasks which are cooking up (together with yet one more movie popping out subsequent 12 months starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell).
It additionally shouldn’t be stunning that authentic “Ocean’s” trilogy director Steven Soderbergh isn’t concerned. He was as soon as vaguely however vowed by no means to return to the collection after troupe member Bernie Mac died. He’s caught to his weapons and handed regardless of a number of makes an attempt to lure him again into the fold.
Don Cheadle additionally stated final 12 months that one thing with the “Ocean’s” franchise was brewing, and he absolutely meant Clooney’s script, which he’s been engaged on for some time now.
Whereas no different names have been confirmed but, if Pitt and Clooney are in, absolutely the remainder of the solid can be on board, too. The ensemble would presumably embody the Ocean’s group Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Qin Shaobo, Elliott Gould, after which presumably two new members for Mac and Carl Reiner, who additionally handed away in 2020. Andy García additionally appeared in all three movies, so it’s a risk he might come again too.
Clooney stated final 12 months he had a powerful script that was within the spirit of the 2017 old-guys crime comedy “Going in Style.” Berger apparently doesn’t even have a suggestion but as a result of he’s presently weighing many, however some conversations and talks have occurred, and Pitt and Clooney clearly know who they need.
If Berger passes, Pitt, Clooney, and Smokehouse shouldn’t sweat it. There are in all probability dozens and dozens of administrators who would kill for this job, however they’ll need elite filmmakers first, so invitations can be just for conversations over drinks.
Clooney and Pitt additionally just lately re-teamed on the crime motion movie “Wolfs” from director Jon Watts. The pair seemingly had a good time and doubtless assume it’s time to strike earlier than they get too previous for the roles.
