Hey folks, Harry here with the latest rumors on OCEAN'S ELEVEN.... while the cast seems to be shifting about and transforming... it's looking mighty fine from here.... Seems like in the valuable pre-strike time period... Soderbergh will have a large vat of the Hollywood Talent Pool wrapped up in Vegas, living large. I've read 2 drafts of OCEAN'S ELEVEN so far, and from draft a to b... it improved quite a bit... I have faith in the Soderbergh...
Some of this info is new, while some is just info that has been confirmed by my spy. The name of my site is the Unoffical Ocean's Eleven page. You can call me Massive3215.
The latest news about the script comes from a new reliable source who I will call "Dan Bolty".
First off one of the rumors we have been hearing about Matt Damon replacing Mark Wahlberg is indeed true. Matt Damon has officially signed on to the film and will be taking over the role of Linus Zerga.
As confirmed by Michael Fleming at Variety a few days ago Ewan McGregor is currently reading the script, and has been offered the role of Basher Tarr.
Ralph Fiennes has also been offered the role of Terry Benedict, which was thought back in June to be held by Michael Douglas.
Don Cheadle who was thought to be one of the few actors who had already signed on, is actually awaiting to see the rewrite before signing on as the character Roscoe Means.
As reported here first, the role of Reuben Tishkoff was originally offered to Dennis Franz. Apparently he couldn't get away from NYPD Blue long enough to shoot the film though. Sydney Pollack has now been offered the role, and is currently reading the script.
As far as the Malloy brothers, Frank Catton, and Yen are concerned, "Dan Bolty" has not heard of any actors currently up for those roles.
"Dan Bolty" also said that Soderbergh and company are aiming for a Christmas release date. He also noted that the film will probably begin shooting in January with the primary locations being New Jersey, LA, Chicago, Florida, and Las Vegas.
Currently the script is undergoing a rewrite by both Ted Griffin and Steven Soderbergh. As to how much of the script will change is not apparent at this point in time.
Thanks Massive3215
