'Ocean's' Prequel Starring Margot Robbie Loses Director Lee Isaac Chung

The Margot Robbie-led Ocean's prequel has lost director Lee Isaac Chung. Robbie was set to play the mother of Danny and Deborah Ocean, and Chung — who earned Best Director and Best Original Screenplay nominations for Minari — had been attached to helm the project.

Warner Bros. described the departure as "an amicable split due to creative differences." Warner Bros. and LuckyChap added, "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." The prequel was first announced in May 2022 with Jay Roach originally set to direct, and Ryan Gosling later attached to co-star as Robbie's husband and the father of Danny and Deborah Ocean.

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