Update On First Ocean’s Eight

 

Production is officially underway on the New York set of Ocean’s Eight, the female-fronted sequel in the works from director Gary Ross, and we now have the first photos to prove it. What we do know is that Bullock and Blanchett will anchor the crime caper as co-leads, assuming George Clooney and Brad Pitt-esque roles, if you like. The ensemble for Ocean’s Eight will be filled out by Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling and Awkwafina.

Taking the reins from franchise creator Steven Soderbergh, Ross has been quick to stress in the past that this reimagining is very much an extension and a continuation of the story, as opposed to a by-the-numbers remake. That means the filmmaker is out to retain the slick editing that helped separate the Ocean films from the pack, not to mention the compelling interplay between the leading cast members.

Ocean’s Eight has been tentatively slated to open opposite Paramount’s Transformers spinoff on June 8, 2018.