AceShowbiz - Brad Pitt has confirmed that the script for the upcoming film Ocean’s 14 is finished, with Warner Bros. approving the budget and production expected to begin within the next nine to ten months, ScreenRant reports. The new movie will continue the story from the previous trilogy—Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve, and Ocean’s Thirteen—while factoring in the characters’ ages as a key element of the plot.

Variety details that David Leitch, known for helming films like The Fall Guy and Bullet Train, is the leading candidate to direct Ocean’s 14, although no official confirmation has been made. The studio’s greenlight on the budget signals strong confidence in the project, which will reunite original cast members including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, and Brad Pitt. Variety also notes that George Clooney praised the script’s quality and hinted the story will reflect the characters’ older age by changing how their heists are executed, echoing the tone of the 1979 heist comedy Going in Style. Comicbasics adds that Andy Garcia will return as Terry Benedict, reinforcing the film’s connection to the original trilogy.

The film’s narrative will pivot from the physically demanding antics of previous installments to more experience-driven schemes, with Clooney explaining that the characters must rely on their wit and knowledge rather than youthful agility. Brad Pitt expressed excitement about reuniting with the cast and emphasized that the story has a meaningful justification rather than serving as mere nostalgic fan service. He also anticipates the familiar playful banter between the actors will continue during filming, which further enriches the project’s dynamic.

Warner Bros.’ approval of the budget and the planned filming timeline mark significant steps forward for Ocean’s 14, distinguishing it from a separate prequel film set in the 1960s and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. With Leitch expected to direct, the sequel aims to blend the franchise’s classic charm with fresh storytelling that acknowledges the passage of time for its beloved characters.

This article is based on reporting originally published by ScreenRant.