Lee Isaac Chung, director of films such as Minari and Twisters, has left the Ocean’s Eleven prequel film amidst creative differences on the project. The film, which will serve as yet another entry in Warner Bros.’ heist film series kickstarted by Steven Soderbergh in 2001, has now gone through two directors as Jay Roach (Austin Powers) exited earlier on in production.
The film is still being produced by LuckyChap, Margot Robbie’s production company. The actress is still set to star in the film alongside Bradley Cooper. In a statement from LuckyChap and Warner Bros., they commented on Chung’s departure from the film. “Lee Isaac is a singular filmmaking talent whose vision and partnership have been invaluable to Warner Bros. and LuckyChap throughout this journey. Our experience with him has only deepened our enthusiasm to collaborate on future projects together.” Carrie Solomon has a completed script for the film, but it is likely that production will halt once again until a new director is found for the film.
Steven Soderbergh ended up directing three “Ocean’s” films, with Gary Ross directing the spin-off film Ocean’s Eight. The films are actually a reboot of the 1960 film Ocean’s Eleven starring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, also distributed by Warner Bros. The new prequel film is in limbo as of now, so stay tuned for more updates.
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