Love, Lies, and Larceny: The Untold Story Behind Ocean’s Golden Era

Production Details

Title: Untitled Ocean’s Prequel

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: Summer 2026

Filming Dates: Benicio del Toro mentioned for the role of Aristotle Onassis

Filming Location: United Kingdom – Monte Carlo, Monaco – Italy

Producer(s): Margot Robbie – Tom Ackerley – Michelle Graham – Gary Ross – Olivia Milch – Josey McNamara

Writer: Carrie Solomon

Director: Bradley Cooper

LP: Thomas Hayslip

DP: Linus Sandgren

1AD: Andy Madden

Cast: Margot Robbie

CD: Francine Maisler – Molly Rose – Kathy Driscoll

Synopsis

In 1962, Elsie Brunner (Robbie), a stunning woman, attends a mansion party to pilfer valuable earrings. She encounters Jack Mason (Cooper), a handsome safecracker with the same intention. After stealing the earrings, they pretend to be a couple to elude suspicion. However, they develop a mutual dislike and separate after the party, with Elsie unknowingly taking the earrings. Later in Monte Carlo, they discover a priceless jewel owned by shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who had annihilated Jack’s wartime comrades. Seeking revenge, they plot to ruin Onassis financially by preventing his victory in the rigged Monaco Grand Prix and stealing the diamond. To succeed, they assemble a diverse team of men and women. Let the adventure begin!

Production Companies

Sloane Square Films Limited
Rose City Pictures, INC

Warner Bros. Leavesden
Warner Dr.
Hertfordshire
Abbots Langley
Wd25 7lp
UK

info@wbsl.com
Luckychap Entertainment

1670 Beverly Blvd., Suite 1
Los Angeles
CA
90026

323-238-8501
info@luckychap.co.uk
Village Roadshow Pictures

10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles
CA
90067

310-385-4300
vreghr@vreg.com
Warner Bros. Pictures

4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank
CA
91522

818-954-4128
jesse.ehrman@warnerbros.com

Contact Phone: +44 (0) 20 3427 7777

About Untitled Ocean’s Prequel

In this feature film set in 1962, we follow the story of Elsie Brunner and Jack Mason, who each have their eyes on a set of valuable earrings at a high-society party. Their paths cross as they pretend to be a couple to avoid attracting attention, but their partnership is short-lived as they find themselves at odds with one another. The aftermath leads to unexpected complications when they discover a significant jewel linked to a powerful figure. As they seek to exact revenge on a shipping magnate, the duo bands together with a team of skilled individuals to thwart his plans during a rigged Grand Prix. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and teamwork against a backdrop of high-stakes heists and glamorous locales.