Now That’s a Twist — Why I’m Intrigued (and Slightly Confused) by the 'Ocean’s' Prequel Director News
An unexpected director enters the world of smooth-talking thieves.
As someone who’s seen every Ocean’s film, I’m not entirely sold on the idea of a prequel. Do we really need to know how it all began? Maybe not. But the rumoured cast — Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling — is tempting.
Now comes the twist: Lee Isaac Chung, best known for Minari and the upcoming Twisters, is in talks to direct. He’s a thoughtful filmmaker, more known for quiet family drama than casino heists. And that’s what makes this news so unexpected — and oddly compelling.
The film is being produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap. The script is by Carrie Solomon (A Family Affair), with no plot details yet. But let’s be honest: we’re probably getting at least one charming thief, a double-cross or two, and probably a slow-motion walk away from something expensive.
It’s an unusual match of talent and franchise — which might be exactly why it could work. Still, part of me wonders: couldn’t they just make a stylish heist movie without calling it Ocean’s?
