Wagner Moura Negotiating to Join Warner Bros. ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel, Cast Includes Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper

Warner Bros. is developing an ‘Ocean’s’ prequel with Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, and Wagner Moura is now in negotiations to join the film, according to Deadline. The project is set for a theatrical release on June 25, 2027, with casting still moving forward as talks with Moura continue.

Deadline reported that Moura’s role is not yet finalized, characterizing the development as a negotiation for him to join the film’s cast alongside Robbie and Cooper. The report did not specify which character Moura would play, nor did it lay out details of the plot beyond the project being an ‘Ocean’s’ prequel.

The potential casting addition would mark another high-profile studio step for Moura following recent major awards recognition. Deadline described Moura as “a hot commodity” after winning Best Actor at Cannes in 2025 for The Secret Agent, and also noted that the same performance led to a Golden Globe win.

If Moura’s participation is confirmed, the film would bring together multiple major award-recognized performers at the level of leading-market studio casting. Robbie and Cooper are already attached as leads, and the addition of Moura would expand the roster as Warner Bros. continues to build a starring cast for a wide theatrical release.

Warner Bros. has not publicly detailed additional casting or production timelines in the report cited by Deadline. Separate studio updates, including formal casting announcements and production start dates, would be expected as negotiations conclude and contractual terms are finalized.

For audiences, the development means the “Ocean’s” brand continues to extend beyond earlier franchise installments into a prequel framework, with the casting process underway years ahead of the scheduled 2027 release. For the film industry, the casting timetable also reflects the typical lead time for major studio theatrical releases, including aligning scheduling for multiple top-billed actors.

Moura’s awards profile may factor into studio planning for the film’s market positioning and audience draw, especially given the Cannes and Golden Globe recognition tied to The Secret Agent. Still, until Warner Bros. confirms final casting, the extent of Moura’s role and its narrative placement within the prequel cannot be determined from the current reporting.

Deadline’s report leaves the next step as a decision on whether Moura will formally sign on and whether any additional cast announcements will follow. A final lineup would likely be released closer to production once negotiations are completed and other schedules are locked.