Roll out the red carpet! Since the first delivery of the of the ocean series, A-list actors have filled the big screen to pull off the best cons.
Based on the classic 1960 film of the same name, 2001 Ocean’s Eleven assembled a team of some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and more. The commercial success of the modern heist movie prompted two sequels, ocean’s twelve (2004) and the thirteen of the ocean (2007). The trilogy grossed $1.17 billion worldwide.
In each of the three films, most of the iconic supporting ensemble returned to reprise their roles. When Bernie Mac died in August 2008, the director steven soderbergh he was hesitant to promise fans a fourth film without one of the series’ integral stars.
“I don’t think any of us wanted to go back to that,” said the filmmaker. mtv Four months after the death of the actor. “It’s sad because it was a fun group of people to hang out with.”
Although Danny Ocean’s story may have come to an end with the central trilogy, the writer-director gary ross I had other ideas. In October 2015, it was confirmed that an all-female spin-off was in the works. The following year, filming had begun with Sandra Bullock, cate blanchett, sarah paulson, Anne Hathaway and more completing the stellar cast. ocean 8 hit theaters in June 2018, exactly 11 years later the thirteen of the ocean was released.
While some viewers were skeptical that the spinoff’s stars could reflect the same charm as the original cast, the actresses knew they were setting an important precedent.
“Honestly, I feel like it’s Groundhog Day. This movie is a wonderful, fun game and piece of entertainment,” Blanchett said. USA Today of the experience in June 2018. “If the media forces this to represent all female-focused films, it is enormous pressure, it is unsustainable. Y [whether it succeeds or fails]it makes it difficult for other female-centered movies to sink or swim on their own merits.”
Scroll down to see more of the top Hollywood stars that have graced the of the ocean franchise.
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Every A-list star who has been in the ‘Ocean’s’ franchise
Roll out the red carpet! Since the first delivery of the of the ocean series, A-list actors have filled the big screen to pull off the best cons. Based on the classic 1960 film of the same name, 2001 Ocean’s Eleven assembled a team of some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and more. The commercial success of the modern heist movie prompted two sequels, ocean’s twelve (2004) and the thirteen of the ocean (2007). The trilogy grossed $1.17 billion worldwide. In each of the three films, most of the iconic supporting ensemble returned to reprise their roles. When Bernie Mac died in August 2008, the director steven soderbergh he was hesitant to promise fans a fourth film without one of the series’ integral stars. “I don’t think any of us wanted to go back to that,” the filmmaker said. mtv Four months after the death of the actor. “It’s sad because it was a fun group of people to hang out with.” Although Danny Ocean’s story may have come to an end with the central trilogy, the writer-director gary ross I had other ideas. In October 2015, it was confirmed that an all-female spin-off was in the works. The following year, filming had begun with Sandra Bullock, cate blanchett, sarah paulson, Anne Hathaway and more completing the stellar cast. ocean 8 hit theaters in June 2018, exactly 11 years later the thirteen of the ocean was released.
[jwplayer grQQootH-l3ahXupL]While some viewers were skeptical that the spinoff’s stars could reflect the same charm as the original cast, the actresses knew they were setting an important precedent. “I honestly feel like it’s Groundhog Day. This movie is a wonderfully fun piece of entertainment,” Blanchett said. USA Today of the experience in June 2018. “If the media forces this to represent all female-focused films, it’s enormous pressure, it’s unsustainable. And [whether it succeeds or fails]makes it difficult for other female-centered movies to sink or swim on their own merits.” Scroll down to see more of the top Hollywood stars who have graced the film. of the ocean franchise.
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George Clooney
Appearing as master thief Danny Ocean in each of the series’ three main films, Clooney assembles a team of 10 other criminal masterminds to help pull off his elaborate heists.
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Matt Damon
Throughout the trilogy, the Boston native plays Linus Caldwell, the son of a legendary con man and one of the newest members of Danny’s crew.
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andy garcia
Terry Benedict is the shrewd owner of three Las Vegas casinos and Danny’s biggest foil throughout the series. In the thirteen of the oceanhe is recruited to join Danny’s team.
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Brad Pitt
Pitt plays Danny’s trusted sidekick, Rusty Ryan, who plays a major role in planning several heists for the group.
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bernie mac
In the central trilogy, the late actor plays seasoned card dealer Frank Catton, who acts as the team’s inside man at various casinos. Mac died in August 2008, a year later the thirteen of the ocean hit theaters.
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Julia Roberts
Sometimes considered the 12th member of Danny’s team, Roberts plays the burglar’s ex-wife, Tess, in the first two films. Tess begins an affair with Terry in Ocean’s Elevenwhich causes Danny to plan the series of heists in hopes of winning her back.
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Don Cheadle
Basher Tarr brings the big guns to the criminal group, literally. The British weapons expert appears in Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve o’clock Y Thirteen.
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casey affleck
Affleck plays one of the Malloy brothers, Virgil, who is hired as a driver and mechanic in the first heist movie. Virgil and his brother Turk (Scott Caan) often go undercover to help keep an eye on the Eleven.
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carlos reiner
The late actor plays old-school con man Saul Bloom, who comes out of retirement to help Danny and his cronies in all three movies. He also appears in a deleted scene in ocean 8which premiered two years before his death in June 2020.
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Al Pacino
Although it only appears in the thirteen of the ocean, Pacino makes quite a splash as hotel owner Willy Bank. His latest adventure becomes the ultimate target of the elaborate movie heist.
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Sandra Bullock
In the female-led spin-off, Bullock plays Danny’s sister, Debbie, and assembles her own team of criminal masterminds to steal the Toussaint, a $150 million Cartier necklace, from the Met Gala.
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cate blanchett
The Australian plays Lou Miller, Debbie’s partner in crime, who helps plot the perfect crime in ocean 8.
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Anne Hathaway
the ocean 8 The agents manipulate movie star Daphne Kluger (Hathaway) into being their accomplice in their search for the Toussaint.
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mindy kaling
Amita jewelry is an essential part of the ocean 8 equipment. When they finally get the Toussaint, Amita breaks it up into smaller pieces of jewelry that can be sneaked out of the event.
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awkwafina
The New York native plays Constance, a loud-mouthed pickpocket recruited by Debbie and Lou for the Met Gala heist.
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sarah paulson
Paulson plays Tammy, a suburban mom with a shady side job and Debbie’s former accomplice.
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Rihanna
The Grammy winner appeared on the big screen as a hacker known as Nine Ball, a character she’s been a part of before. ocean 8 hit theaters. While she was meeting with director Gary Ross in 2016, Rihanna suggested they link to her Caribbean background.
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Helena Bonham Carter
Carter’s character, Rose Weil, is a bankrupt fashion designer and the last member of Debbie’s bandit team.