‘Twisters’ Director Lee Isaac Chung Exits Margot Robbie’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Over ‘Creative Differences’
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Director Lee Isaac Chung is exiting the “Ocean’s 11” prequel over “creative differences.” Margot Robbie’s company LuckyChap is producing the film for Warner Bros. She’s also starring in the movie opposite Bradley Cooper. Chung, best known for “Twisters” and “Minari,” is the second filmmaker to depart the project after Jay Roach, who was originally on […]
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Mar 4, 2026 2:24pm PT ‘Twisters’ Director Lee Isaac Chung Exits Margot Robbie’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Over ‘Creative Differences’ By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest ‘Twisters’ Director Lee Isaac Chung Exits Margot Robbie’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Over ‘Creative Differences’ 6 minutes ago Jane Fonda, Demi Moore, Serena Williams, Andy Cohen Set SXSW Keynote Conversations 4 hours ago Movie Theater Chain iPic Files for Bankruptcy 1 day ago See All Director Lee Isaac Chung is exiting the “Ocean’s 11” prequel over “creative differences.” Margot Robbie’s company LuckyChap is producing the film for Warner Bros. She’s also starring in the movie opposite Bradley Cooper. Chung, best known for “Twisters” and “Minari,” is the second filmmaker to depart the project after Jay Roach, who was originally on board to helm the prequel. “This is an amicable split due to creative differences,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. Then in a joint statement, Warner Bros. and LuckyChap called Chung a “singular filmmaking talent whose vision and partnership have been invaluable to Warner Bros. and LuckyChap throughout this journey.” They added, “Our experience with him has only deepened our enthusiasm to collaborate on future projects together.” Popular on Variety Carrie Solomon is working on the screenplay, which — based on earlier reports — is expected to take in 1960s Europe. Although plot details haven’t been confirmed, the storyline is expected to take place before the events of Steven Soderbergh’s 2001 heist comedy “Ocean’s Eleven,” starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts as con artists who rob a Las Vegas casino. A critical and commercial darling, “Oceans” inspired two sequels as well as the female-led “Ocean’s Eight” reboot with Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Rihanna. Of course, those movies were based on 1960’s “Ocean’s 11,” featuring five members of Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack. More...
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