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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel Loses Director Lee Isaac Chung Amid Creative Differences
#Ocean's Eleven prequel#Lee Isaac Chung#Margot Robbie#Warner Bros.#Creative differences#LuckyChap#Jay Roach
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Lee Isaac Chung exited the Ocean's Eleven prequel due to creative differences
Margot Robbie remains attached to star and produce through LuckyChap
The departure is described as amicable with both parties praising Chung's talent
This follows previous director Jay Roach's departure from the project
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Director Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros.' planned prequel for its Ocean's Eleven property amid creative differences, with Margot Robbie attached to star and produce through her LuckyChap banner alongside Bradley Cooper. A representative for Warner Bros. confirmed that Chung left amicably, with a joint statement from both Warner Bros. and LuckyChap praising Chung as "a singular filmmaking talent whose vision and partnership have been invaluable" and expressing enthusiasm for future collaborations. The departure comes as the project continues development, following previous director Jay Roach who was initially attached before exiting. The planned prequel, which has a script by Carrie Solomon but no plot details yet shared, represents Warner Bros.' continued expansion of the lucrative Ocean's franchise. The original property launched in 2001 with Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven, a remake of the 1960 heist film starring Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Soderbergh's trilogy concluded in 2007 with Ocean's Thirteen, featuring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon. In 2018, the studio released Ocean's Eight, a spinoff directed by Gary Ross starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Anne Hathaway.
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Hollywood Development, Creative Differences, Franchise Expansion
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Director Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros. ‘ planned feature prequel for its Ocean’s Eleven property. Chung had been developing the movie with the studio and Margot Robbie , who is attached to star with Bradley Cooper and produce through her LuckyChap banner. A representative for Warner Bros. confirms that Chung left amicably amid “creative differences.” A joint statement from Warner Bros. and LuckyChap read, “Lee Isaac is a singular filmmaking talent whose vision and partnership have been invaluable to Warner Bros. and LuckyChap throughout this journey. Our experience with him has only deepened our enthusiasm to collaborate on future projects together.” Related Stories Movies 'Game of Thrones' Movie Officially in the Works at Warner Bros. From 'Andor' Writer TV Veteran CBS News Producer Says She's Quitting Because of Political Pressure The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported on the planned prequel in 2022, with Jay Roach attached to direct at the time before he later exited. Plot details have not yet been shared for the project that has a script from Carrie Solomon. Warner Bros.’ franchise launched in 2001 with Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven that remade the studio’s 1960 heist movie Ocean’s 11 , starring Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack members. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon were among the stars of Soderbergh’s film trilogy that concluded with 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen. In 2018, Warner Bros. released Ocean’s Eight , director Gary Ross’ spinoff of Soderbergh’s trilogy that starred Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway. Chung helmed the 2020 feature Minari , for which he earned Oscar nominations for his direction and screenplay, and 2024’s Glen Powell-led sequel Twisters. Robbie star...
