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Margot Robbieis re-teaming with herBombshelldirector Jay Roach for a new period heist film within theOcean’s Elevenfranchise, PEOPLE confirms.
Robbie’s publicist tells PEOPLE the project is “an originalOcean’s film set in the ’60s.”
Robbie, 31, will star in the project, as well as produce alongside Roach, her husband Tom Ackerley and Michelle Graham.
Josey McNamara, Olivia Milch and Gary Ross will act as executive producers on the yet-to-be-titled film. Carrie Solomon is writing the screenplay.
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While the project is not yet officially greenlit, it’s said to be in active development, according toThe Hollywood Reporter, which was the first to publish the news. The goal is to start production on the movie in the spring of next year, according to the outlet.
That Las Vegas-based heist movie, starringGeorge Clooneyin the lead role as Danny Ocean, spawned two sequels, 2004’sOcean’s TwelveandOcean’s Thirteenthree years later.
Robbie’s project wouldn’t be the first female-centricOcean’s-related heist film, however.
Ocean’s Eight, starringSandra Bullockas ringleader (and Danny’s sister) Debbie Ocean, also featuredRihanna,Cate BlanchettandAnne Hathawayin 2018.
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Roach is a successful director-producer known for theAustin Powersmovie franchise, as well asMeet the Parentsin 2000 andMeet the Fockersin 2004.
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