“Clooney & Pitt Plot New Heist: Acclaimed Director Tapped for Unexpected ‘Ocean’s’ Sequel”
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Alright, picture this: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and the rest of the *Ocean’s* crew dusting off their tuxedos after a 17-year hiatus…but wait, who’s that over there in the director’s chair? Yep, it’s none other than Edward Berger—yes, *that* Edward Berger, the one who brought us the harrowing *All Quiet on the Western Front* and snagged an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film while he was at it. Now, he’s being eyed to helm *Ocean’s 14*. The man goes from the gritty horrors of war to the stylish, high-stakes capers of Danny Ocean and Rusty Ryan. Whiplash much?
Let’s be honest—17 years is an eternity in Hollywood time. A whole new audience can legally vote, drink, and maybe even direct a heist movie of their own! But good ol’ George isn’t letting this franchise gather cobwebs. He hinted last year that they’ve got a “great script” lined up, calling it a blend of *Going in Style*, that classic heist comedy…but with more charm, more wit, and undoubtedly, more Brad Pitt suavely munching on something in the background.
But the kicker? Clooney mentioned that it’s “a great script”…and if *Ocean’s* has taught us anything, it’s that these guys don’t take on just any ol’ job. If Clooney was a poker player, I’d bet the house it’s going to be a ride.
Meanwhile, Berger’s latest flick, *Conclave*, just left critics buzzing at the Telluride Film Festival. Not only does it feature Ralph Fiennes as a reluctant Cardinal trying to uncover secrets amidst the election of a new Pope, but it’s also got those political Vatican machinations that make you wonder—could this tension be what’s needed to breathe new life into the *Ocean’s* franchise? Maybe. Or maybe they just need to break into another Las Vegas casino because, let’s face it, watching Clooney and Pitt outwit the world never gets old.
So, are we ready to see what another *Ocean’s* film looks like through the lens of a director who usually has us clutching our hearts in dramatic tension? Only time will tell, but count me in. I’ll bring the popcorn… and maybe a Las Vegas map.
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The Ocean’s franchise is a hell of a lot of fun, but it’s been 17 years since George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and the rest of the fantastic ensemble cast tackled their last caper. Time to bring it back, baby. In that regard, Deadline has heard that Warner Bros. is still moving forward with Ocean’s 14, with both Clooney and Pitt set to return as Danny Ocean and Robert “Rusty” Ryan. They’re also now courting All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger to helm the project.
As Deadline’s report states, it’s still in the early stages, but Berger’s star is certainly on the rise. All Quiet on the Western Front received numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
George Clooney actually teased another Ocean’s project last year, saying, “We have a really good script for another Ocean’s now, so we may end up doing another one. It’s actually a great script.” The actor wouldn’t spill any other details, only to say that “the idea is kind of Going in Style.” The film Clooney refers to is a 1979 heist comedy starring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg as three friends who decide to rob a bank. The film was remade in 2017 by Zach Braff, with Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, and Michael Caine starring.
Edward Berger’s latest film, Conclave, recently debuted at the Telluride Film Festival and has been earning rave reviews. “Following the death of the Pope, the reluctant Cardinal Lomeli (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the group of Cardinals from across the globe responsible for selecting a new leader for the Church,” reads the description. “But as the political machinations inside the Vatican intensify, he realizes that the departed Pope had kept a secret from them that he must uncover before a new Pope is chosen.”
The film was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (which has now begun), and our own Chris Bumbray was a big fan. “Fiennes delivers an incredible performance as the sharp-witted Lawrence, who has to become something of a detective amid his duties, with his performance bringing to mind Sean Connery in the classic In the Name of the Rose,” Bumbray wrote. “Fiennes expertly depicts Lawrence’s humanity and increasing disillusionment with some of his fellow men of God.” You can check out the rest of his review right here.
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