After 2018’s Ocean’s 8 proved the franchise still had potential, demand has been high for Ocean’s 14. Ocean’s Eleven was a remake of the 1960 original, featuring Rat Packer’s Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. The 2001 version by director Steven Soderbergh was a slick, stylish affair with a similarly all-star cast, where George Clooney’s Danny Ocean led a team that included Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Elliott Gould on a daring heist.
The success of Ocean’s Eleven led to two further sequels, with the franchise calling it a day after 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen. Clooney later ruled out a return to the series, citing the death of original cast member Bernie Mac in 2008. The franchise returned with 2018’s Ocean’s 8, which featured Sandra Bullock as Danny’s sister, Debbie Ocean. The all-female spinoff was a smash hit, which inspired speculation about the return of the original crew in Ocean’s 14.
Ocean’s 14 Latest News
George Clooney Provides A Script Update?
As the project continues to take shape behind the scenes, the latest news comes in the form of a script update for Ocean’s 14. While promoting his film Wolfs, George Clooney spoke candidly about the development of the long-awaited Ocean’s sequel, including that the script is finished. Talking about casting details as well, Clooney said “We are [getting the band back together]. We have a really good script, and everybody’s read it and ready to do it, so we’re going to get to work.“
Despite Clooney’s enthusiasm for the movie, Ocean’s 14 isn’t quite confirmed yet. However, if what Clooney says is true, work is already progressing to get the remaining cast members back together. With a full ensemble of beloved A-list stars behind the project, there’s little chance that the studio will turn down the guaranteed blockbuster.
Ocean’s 14 Is Not Confirmed
The Sequel Isn’t Happening Yet
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Ocean’s Franchise Movie |
Release Year |
Rotten Tomatoes Score |
|---|---|---|
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Ocean’s 11 |
1960 |
45% |
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Ocean’s Eleven |
2001 |
83% |
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Ocean’s Twelve |
2004 |
55% |
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Ocean’s Thirteen |
2007 |
70% |
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Ocean’s 8 |
2018 |
68% |
While George Clooney’s script revelation is an exciting update about a possible Ocean’s 14, the movie has yet to be confirmed. Hollywood is constantly awash in scripts that never get made, and Ocean’s 14 may never see the light of day. However, Clooney’s enthusiasm about the project might be enough to spark the long-awaited sequel.
Ocean’s 14 Cast
A Star-Studded Ensemble Is Needed
The rest of the so-called 14 could be assembled from the casts of the other sequels.
Though George Clooney’s Danny Ocean was seemingly killed off, it’s possible that he could return to star in Ocean’s 14. Familiarity is the best way for legacy sequels to succeed, and the long-awaited Ocean’s sequel has a host of familiar faces who could return. Two big names that would be necessary would be Matt Damon as Linus Caldwell and Brad Pitt as Rusty Ryan. The rest of the so-called 14 could be assembled from the casts of the other sequels, or even include Sandra Bullock as Danny’s sister Debbie from Oceans 8.
George Clooney has mentioned that the original cast is returning, though he hasn’t specified who.
Ocean’s 14 Story
A “Retirement” Heist Is Teased
All of the Ocean’s movies follow a similar formula and include a massive heist. There’s no reason to think that Ocean’s 14 would be any different, but George Clooney did offer an interesting clue as to what the newest sequel could be about. Clooney compared the script of Ocean’s 14 to the 1979 comedy heist film Going in Style which sees a group of elderly men pull off one last big score.
Since a lot of the cast of the Ocean’s franchise is sliding into middle age, Ocean’s 14 may get the gang back together to pull off a legendary “retirement heist”. The team could finally steal enough loot to get out of the life forever and retire. Not only would this premise deliver the classic comedy heist that fans have come to expect, but it could also make Ocean’s 14 the capper for the entire franchise after decades.
Ocean’s
Based on the original 1960 film Ocean’s Eleven, The Ocean’s franchise reimagines and expands the classic heist film. The series centers on Danny Ocean and later his sister, Deborah Ocean, master thieves taught by their parents to pull off elaborate heists against the rich. Each film maintains the majority of the cast, as the Ocean siblings gather together teams of talented individuals who bring unique skills to each film’s extraordinary heist.
- Cast
- George Clooney , Brad Pitt , Matt Damon , Andy Garcia , Julia Roberts , Don Cheadle , Casey Affleck , Scott Caan , Elliott Gould , Bernie Mac , Eddie Jemison , Carl Reiner , Qin Shaobo , Sandra Bullock , Cate Blanchett , Helena Bonham Carter , Anne Hathaway , Rihanna
- Character(s)
- Danny Ocean , Rusty Ryan , Linus Caldwell , Terry Benedict , Tess Ocean , Basher Tarr , Virgil Malloy , Turk Malloy , Reuben Tishkoff , Livingston Dell , Saul Bloom , Yen (Ocean’s) , Deborah Ocean , Lou Miller , Rose Weil , Daphne Kluger , Nine Ball
