Wagner Moura is in negotiations to play the villain in Warner Bros' untitled Ocean's prequel, opposite Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper. The Narcos star, who has earned widespread acclaim for intense performances including an Oscar nomination for his lead role in last year's The Secret Agent, would take on the central antagonist.
Cooper is set to direct and write the most recent version of the screenplay, in addition to starring in the film. Robbie will star and produce through her LuckyChap banner alongside Tom Ackerley. The news represents a significant casting step for the long-developing project, which has undergone changes to its behind-the-camera team in recent months.
