Lee Isaac Chung Exits on Margot Robbie Movie
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Key Points:
- Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung, known for the Oscar-nominated film Minari, has amicably left Warner Bros and LuckyChap’s Ocean’s prequel project due to creative differences.
- Warner Bros and LuckyChap praised Chung’s talent and expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations despite his departure.
- With Warner Bros soon to be acquired by Paramount, the Ocean’s prequel remains a priority, and a search for a new director is currently underway; the plot and screenplay details remain undisclosed.
- The Ocean’s franchise, originating in 1960 and rebooted successfully in the 2000s, has grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide with multiple star-studded versions, including a recent all-female cast film.
