Monica Barbaro Joins Cooper’s Ocean’s Prequel
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- Monica Barbaro joins the cast of Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel, set for release June 25, 2027, alongside Margot Robbie and Wagner Moura
- Bradley Cooper is directing, producing, and writing the screenplay for the Warner Bros. prequel, based on characters by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell
- LuckyChap is producing the film with Cooper, marking another major project for Margot Robbie’s production company
- Warner Bros. has dated the film for theatrical release on June 25, 2027, as production prepares to begin
- Monica Barbaro earned her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for her role as Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown and received acclaim for her performance in Top Gun: Maverick
- Twelve-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper previously directed and starred in A Star Is Born, and is now leading a major franchise effort with this prequel
Why it matters: This casting solidifies a high-profile ensemble for Warner Bros.’ franchise revival, leveraging Barbaro’s rising star power post-Oscar nomination and Cooper’s dual appeal as director and actor. The 2027 release date gives the studio a tentpole anchored by proven talent, at a time when audience trust in reboots hinges on script strength and cast credibility.
