Clooney, 65, and pal Brad Pitt, 62, showed strong interest in returning to their Ocean’s characters for one more movie, but ultimately Warner Bros. decided to prioritize a prequel centered around Bradley, 51, and Margot, 35. “Bradley intends on this to be his next major film, and he’s putting pressure on himself to deliver the goods,” says the source.
“Meanwhile, George is going to play the long game when it comes to this franchise. If Bradley and Margot fall flat on their faces, George, Brad and the rest of the gang would be more than happy to come in and save the franchise.”