The fact that a star-studded film as impressive as Ocean’s Eleven would become the fifth highest-grossing movie in its year of release comes as no surprise. However, this 2001 hit film is so much more than a stellar cast, which is why it remains an audience favorite to this day. Ocean’s Eleven is a Steven Soderbergh film that serves as a remake of the 1960 production of the same name. It follows Danny Ocean, a hustler who has just been released from jail and has a new plan, by far the most ambitious one in his career: to simultaneously rob three of the most famous casinos in Las Vegas, all of them belonging to millionaire Terry Benedict. To do so, Danny assembles a team of skilled con artists who are ready to overcome any difficulty encountered in the robbery.
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The ensemble cast of this production features George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts and Casey Affleck, among many other actors. Ocean’s Eleven is the first installment of Soderbergh’s Ocean’s film trilogy: Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen were released in 2004 and 2007, with most of the cast reprising their roles. In addition, 2018 saw the release of Ocean’s 8, a spin-off with an all-star female cast directed by Gary Ross.

Furthermore, rumors were recently aroused that Warner Bros. would be working on a prequel to Ocean’s Eleven, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as the main actors, although it has not yet been confirmed. In recent years, Soderbergh has also stated that he is interested in making another movie with the original cast, per Collider, so there is still a good chance that we will meet the hustlers once again. Let’s take a look at the current projects of this blockbuster’s cast.

George Clooney

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His role as Danny Ocean in Soderbergh’s trilogy brought George Clooney even more recognition than before. Shortly after starring in this film, Clooney took his first steps as a director heading the movie Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, the first of many projects. Among the films Clooney directed over the last few years are Good Night, and Good Luck, The Ides of March, and The Midnight Sky. He has also served as writer and producer on several films. Most recently, he starred in the rom-com Ticket to Paradise alongside Julia Roberts.

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Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts is one of the undisputed queens of rom-coms, although she has starred in all kinds of productions over the years. In Ocean’s Eleven, Roberts is Tess, Danny’s ex-wife and Terry Benedict’s current girlfriend. After this role, Julia took part in productions such as Valentine’s Day, Eat Pray Love and Wonder, among many others. In Ticket to Paradise, the film she starred in this year alongside George Clooney, she also served as executive producer. In addition, she was also cast in the 2022 thriller TV series Gaslit alongside Sean Penn, Dan Stevens, and Betty Gilpin.

Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt played Rusty, Danny Ocean’s friend and partner in crime. Like Clooney, Pitt is one of the biggest names in the film industry, and has starred in many films throughout his career. In 2001, he co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment, which produced films such as 12 Years a Slave, Moonlight and Moneyball. In recent years, Pitt has starred in several films, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Bullet Train. Also, coming out this month is Babylon, a Damien Chazelle production in which he will co-star with Margot Robbie.

Matt Damon

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A few years before appearing in Ocean’s Eleven as Linus Caldwell, Matt Damon had gained prominence for co-writing with Ben Affleck and co-starring in Good Will Hunting. The actor, screenwriter, and producer has been part of some of cinema’s most popular productions, such as Saving Private Ryan, The Departed and The Martian. In recent years, he has starred in Stillwater and The Last Duel, where he co-wrote the screenplay with Ben Affleck and Nicole Holofcener. He also made a small cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder. In 2023, he is also expected to star in Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s next film.

Andy Garcia

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During the time Andy Garcia starred in Ocean’s Eleven as casino owner Terry Benedict, he also produced and starred in the HBO TV film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award. In recent years, Garcia stayed very active, taking part in several projects. Among the most notable ones are Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Words on Bathroom Walls and Father of the Bride. In 2023, the actor is also set to appear in The Expendables 4 and the sequel to Book Club.

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Casey Affleck

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In the movie, Casey Affleck is one of the Malloy brothers, and in real life, brother of actor and producer Ben Affleck. It seems that both of them followed a path influenced by art, as Affleck, just like his brother, also decided to pursue a career in directing alongside his acting career. The 2010 mockumentary I’m Still Here marked his directorial debut. Among his recent projects as an actor, we can highlight the films A Ghost Story, Our Friend and Every Breath You Take, in which he also served as executive producer. In addition, in 2019 he directed, wrote and starred in Light of My Life, a drama film that earned rave reviews. Like Matt Damon, Affleck is also part of the cast of Oppenheimer, Nolan’s next film.

Scott Caan

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Scott Caan plays Turk Malloy, the other brother and mechanic in Ocean’s Eleven, which was also the actor’s breakthrough role. He has starred in a number of films throughout his career, although he has not been as active in recent years. The last two films he was involved in were Two for One and Untogether, from 2016 and 2018 respectively. He is expected to appear in the 2023 TV series Alert alongside actress Dania Ramirez. In addition to acting, Caan became a photographer, and in 2009 he published a book with some of his pictures.

Elliott Gould

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Elliott Gould is a legend who has been performing since 1960, and has starred in a number of productions. He is known for his appearances in several TV shows and for being a multiple time host of Saturday Night Live. Among his most popular projects are Friends, where he portrayed Jack Geller, as well as the series Ray Donovan and Mulaney. In recent years he has also been featured in the movie Ocean’s 8, in which he reprised his role as Reuben Tishkoff, and Dangerous Lies, starring Camila Mendes.

Don Cheadle

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Don Cheadle played Basher Tarr, the explosives expert con man, but he is probably best known for his role as Rhodey Rhodes/War Machine in the MCU, which he took over from Terrence Howard in 2010. Cheadle was featured in several of Soderbergh’s projects apart from Ocean’s Eleven: he was cast in Out of Sight, Traffic and the 2021 film No Sudden Move. That same year, he also starred in Space Jam: A New Legacy, the standalone sequel to Space Jam. In 2023, Cheadle is expected to star in Secret Invasion, an MCU miniseries where he will reprise his role as War Machine.