Bradley Cooper is bringing Hollywood back to Monaco to showcase the golden age of Grand Prix racing. No, not another Formula 1 movie; this is the prequel to ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ which stars Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie as the parents of Danny Ocean, the smooth-talking thief played by George Clooney in the 2001 hit. Cooper is also writing and directing the film.
Set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, the story follows two professional thieves planning an elaborate heist while Europe’s elite gather on the French Riviera. Robbie, who is also producing the picture, describes the characters as the masterminds who taught Danny Ocean everything he knows.
Earlier this summer, cameras rolled on Monaco’s famous street circuit, with vintage Formula 1 cars circulating through the principality. More than 300 extras dressed in period clothing helped transform the streets into a 1960s postcard. Behind-the-scenes footage shows open-wheel racers negotiating La Rascasse, surrounded by hay bales, vintage advertisements and old firefighting vehicles.
The real 1962 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Bruce McLaren in a Cooper-Climax, ahead of Ferrari drivers Phil Hill and Lorenzo Bandini. Whether Hollywood will faithfully recreate that race remains unknown, especially since enthusiasts have spotted several historically incorrect cars. But who would care, other than racing nerds!
The new movie is set for theatrical release on June 25th, 2027. With vintage Grand Prix cars roaring through the streets of Monte Carlo, this Hollywood heist might just steal the show before anyone steals a dime.