Oceans 14: Deadpool 2 Director David Leitch In Talks For Belated Sequel
David Leitch, known for helming high-energy hits like Bullet Train and Deadpool 2, is reportedly in talks to direct Ocean’s 14. The Ocean's series follows Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew of charismatic con artists as they pull off elaborate, high-stakes heists against seemingly insurmountable odds. The star-studded ensemble of the Ocean's franchise included Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, and Casey Affleck. The latest Ocean's 14 update follows earlier reports of Conclave director Edward Berger being considered, though those discussions have since fallen through.
According to Deadline, Leitch is positioned to be a strong contender to carry on the stylish heist franchise with Ocean's14. The film is being produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. The latest installment in the main storyline of Warner Bros.’ crime franchise will be the first without Steven Soderbergh at the helm; Gary Ross' Ocean's 8, following a group of con-women led by Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), was considered a spinoff.
What David Leitch's Direction Could Mean For Ocean's 14
Can The Ocean’s Crew Pull Off One Last Great Heist?
Fresh off the Ryan Gosling-led action comedy Fall Guy, Leitch’s dynamic filmmaking style could bring a bold new energy to Ocean’s 14. Known for visually inventive action sequences (John Wick, Atomic Blonde) and humor-driven narratives (Deadpool 2, Bullet Train), Leitch has a proven ability to balance his talented ensemble cast and high-octane storytelling with comedic flair—key elements behind the commercial success of the Ocean’s franchise.
After the success of 2018’s Ocean’s 8, the Bullock-led spin-off demonstrated the enduring appeal of the franchise's formula with revived interest in a new chapter. Clooney recently revealed that a completed script for the new movie has been read by the core cast, with most Ocean's cast members ready to return. Ocean’s 14 could evolve into a reflective “retirement heist,” as hinted by Clooney’s recent comments comparing the premise to Zach Braff's Going in Style. With many cast members now middle-aged, a legendary final heist could offer a fitting conclusion to a saga that began with 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven.
Our Take On Leitch Directing Ocean's 14
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Leitch could be the perfect fit for Ocean's 14. A retirement heist storyline suggests this could be the definitive last chapter for Danny and his gang. Aging but still sharp, Danny, Rusty, and the crew may seek to prove they have one last big score left in them. While Clooney and Pitt are already expected to be on board, the return of key players like Roberts and Bullock could further elevate the film. With Leitch's history of thrilling action and sharp humor, Ocean’s 14 is closer to recapturing the magic of its predecessors and delivering a satisfying farewell to this beloved franchise.
Source: Deadline
- Created by
- Lewis Milestone, Steven Soderbergh
- First Film
- Ocean's Eleven
- 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
- Movie(s)
- Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen, Ocean's Eight
- 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
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.
