Wagner Moura in Talks to Join 'Ocean's' Prequel Cast
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Mr Bagel
Wagner Moura is in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in Warner Bros.' upcoming "Ocean's 11" prequel, according to Variety. Bradley Cooper is directing the film, which is set for release on June 25, 2027. Cooper also wrote the current screenplay draft and is producing alongside LuckyChap, the production company led by Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Margot Robbie, Variety reported. Plot details remain undisclosed.
Moura has been in high demand following his Best Actor win at Cannes in 2025 for "The Secret Agent," which also earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, Deadline reported. He recently premiered "The Last Day" at the Tribeca Film Festival, based on a Virginia Woolf novel, co-starring Alicia Vikander.
"Moura has been in high demand following his Best Actor win at Cannes in 2025 for 'The Secret Agent.'"
The actor's rising profile makes him a notable addition to the star-studded ensemble, which already includes Robbie and Cooper. The prequel is expected to draw significant attention given the popularity of the original "Ocean's" franchise. Bradley Cooper is directing the prequel, Deadline confirmed. The film's June 2027 release date gives the production team ample time to develop the project further.
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