Monica Barbaro Set For 'Ocean's Prequel Opposite Margot Robbie & Bradley Cooper
Deadline
β’Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:36 +0000
π° What Happened
Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro has joined the cast of Warner Bros.' Ocean's Eleven prequel, starring opposite Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, and Wagner Moura. Cooper is directing and producing alongside Robbie's LuckyChap, and also co-writing the screenplay based on characters by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film is dated for release on 25 June 2027 and is preparing for production. Barbaro comes off a sold-out run in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' at London's National Theatre and will next appear in 'One Night Only' (August 7) and Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' (as Mira Murati, alongside Yura Borisov and Andrew Garfield).
π The Backstory
The Ocean's franchise began with the 1960 Rat Pack film and was revived by Steven Soderbergh in 2001 with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. The 2018 female-led spin-off 'Ocean's 8' demonstrated the franchise's continued box office appeal. Monica Barbaro earned her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for her breakthrough role, rapidly establishing herself as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. The prequel is set in an earlier time period, exploring the origins of the Ocean's crew.
π― Why It Matters
The Ocean's franchise is one of Warner Bros.' most valuable properties, and this prequel β with a star-studded cast and Cooper in the director's chair β is shaping up to be a major tentpole. Barbaro's casting continues her rapid ascent following her Oscar nomination.
Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro has joined the cast of Warner Bros.' Ocean's Eleven prequel, starring opposite Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, and Wagner Moura. Cooper is directing and producing alongside Robbie's LuckyChap, and also co-writing the screenplay based on characters by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film is dated for release on 25 June 2027 and is preparing for production. Barbaro comes off a sold-out run in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' at London's National Theatre and will next appear in 'One Night Only' (August 7) and Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' (as Mira Murati, alongside Yura Borisov and Andrew Garfield).
The Ocean's franchise began with the 1960 Rat Pack film and was revived by Steven Soderbergh in 2001 with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. The 2018 female-led spin-off 'Ocean's 8' demonstrated the franchise's continued box office appeal. Monica Barbaro earned her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for her breakthrough role, rapidly establishing herself as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. The prequel is set in an earlier time period, exploring the origins of the Ocean's crew.
The Ocean's franchise is one of Warner Bros.' most valuable properties, and this prequel β with a star-studded cast and Cooper in the director's chair β is shaping up to be a major tentpole. Barbaro's casting continues her rapid ascent following her Oscar nomination.