Warner Bros. has released a slew of new high-resolution images fromOcean’s 8, the upcoming heist film from directorGary Ross(The Hunger Games). The movie is a spinoff of sorts fromSteven Soderbergh’s ownOcean’strilogy, and Soderbergh and Ross hatched the idea for this new movie together, which focuses on the sister ofGeorge Clooney’s Danny Ocean, played bySandra Bullock. Fresh out of prison, she assembles a squad of her own to pull off a daring heist during the Met gala.
These new images show off the terrific cast that was assembled for this film, which no doubt intends to kick off a franchise.Cate Blanchett,Helena Bonham Carter,Mindy Kaling,Rihanna,Sarah Paulson,Awkwafina,James Corden, andRichard Armitagefill out the ensemble, withAnne Hathawayplaying the mark (aka theAndy Garciarole).
Ross co-wrote the script withOlivia Milch, and I’m mighty curious to see what kind of toneOcean’s 8strikes. For now, the optics are quite swell. Peruse the images below and click for high resolution.Ocean’s 8opens in theaters on June 8th.
Here’s the official synopsis forOcean’s 8: Five years, eight months, 12 days…and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)—just released from prison—has been concocting the greatest heist of her storied career. She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her former partner-in-crime Lou (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Kaling); street con Constance (Awkwafina); expert fence Tammy (Paulson); hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna); and fashion designer Rose Weil (Bonham Carter). The target is $150 million in diamonds—diamonds that will adorn the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. Their plan appears rock solid, but it will need to be flawless if the team is to get in and get away—all in plain sight.
