Filming is underway for the untitled prequel to the Ocean’s Eleven franchise along the French Riviera, featuring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in leading roles. The upcoming film is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix and focuses on the early lives of Danny Ocean’s parents, the character originally portrayed by George Clooney in the modern trilogy.

On location in Villefranche-sur-Mer, the Australian actress, 36, was seen wearing period-appropriate swimwear as she emerged from the water during beach scenes. Bradley Cooper, 51, who is not only starring but also writing and directing the project, appeared alongside her in casual 1960s-style attire, including plaid swim trunks and a blue sun hat. The pair were spotted filming both outdoor and intimate scenes, with reports noting a romantic moment captured on a balcony in the seaside resort town.

The Ocean’s Eleven franchise first gained widespread acclaim with the 2001 reboot starring George Clooney, which itself was a remake of the 1960 original starring Frank Sinatra. This new installment aims to explore the origins of the Ocean family’s heist legacy through a stylish and glamour-infused lens, maintaining the series’ established tone of cool sophistication and elaborate crime plotting.

Industry observers expect the film to be released next summer, marking 26 years since the release of the modern Ocean’s Eleven. As Cooper takes on multiple roles behind and in front of the camera, anticipation continues to build regarding how the prequel will expand the franchise’s established narrative and visual style.