Let’s be honest, Ocean’s is not just a franchise; it’s a way of life. Slick suits, unattainable scores, and more star power than a Marvel movie premiere, this is the ultimate movie playground for cool crooks. And now, with Ocean’s 14 finally underway, fans are left wondering the only question that matters: who’s returning? Because the charm of Ocean’s has never been about the work, it’s about the crew. Here’s our fantasy cast of the 10 actors who desperately must be back for the next big score in reverse order from ten, the only way Danny would have it.
10. Awkwafina (Constance)
In Ocean’s 8, Awkwafina’s Constance imported street smarts, lightning-quick fingers, and a playful sense of humor that fit perfectly into the franchise’s DNA. She’s a hustler who could hold her own with Linus and is an ideal transition between Debbie Ocean’s team and the original crew. If Ocean’s 14 wishes to connect the dots, Constance is the answer.
9. Cate Blanchett (Lou Miller)
Cool, calm, and chic with ease, Cate Blanchett’s Lou Miller is essentially the Ocean’s 8 equivalent of Rusty Ryan, the head that remains while still being the sharpest mind in the room. Blanchett’s charisma would easily slot in alongside Clooney and Pitt, providing the next heist with the ideal combination of brains and brawn.
8. Sandra Bullock (Debbie Ocean)
Debbie Ocean showed that con is in the family. Sandra Bullock starred in Ocean’s 8 with as much charm and swagger as that which made Danny a legend. A crossover of the Ocean siblings is the reunion fans have been longing for, and the repartee alone would swipe the entire movie.
7. Andy Garcia (Terry Benedict)
What’s an Ocean’s film without a worthy villain? Andy Garcia’s Terry Benedict is still the franchise’s greatest power broker, a man both adversary and awkward friend. His return would raise the stakes at once and remind us that, in this universe, every favor has a cost.
6. Elliott Gould (Reuben Tishkoff)
The heart, the past, and the bathrobes, Reuben Tishkoff is royalty in Vegas. Elliott Gould’s old-school charm has been keeping this team together since the start. Without Reuben, there is no Ocean’s family, only a group of amateur wannabes.
5. Qin Shaobo (Yen)
No one enters or exits a vault like The Amazing Yen. Qin Shaobo’s agility and acrobatic skills are the behind-the-scenes MVP of the team. His cameo appearance in Ocean’s 8 promised that he’s back in the game, and really, no heist is ever done without his flips, twirls, and Houdini-esque escapes.
4. Casey Affleck (Virgil Malloy)
Half of the Malloy brothers and a full-time troublemaker, Casey Affleck’s Virgil adds comedic mayhem to every task. With his endless bickering and sneaky genius, he’s the type who could inadvertently ignite a fire and manage to utilize it to their benefit.
3. Julia Roberts (Tess Ocean)
Tess is not only Danny’s romantic interest, she’s the emotional center of the first two movies. Julia Roberts imbued Tess with intelligence, warmth, and wit, and her meta appearance as “Julia Roberts” is one of the series’ best moments. Her absence was deeply felt in Ocean’s Thirteen, and Ocean’s 14 could provide her with the spotlight she merits.
2. Don Cheadle (Basher Tarr)
Explosives expert, accent aficionado, and anarchy aficionado Don Cheadle’s Basher Tarr is ready at any moment to blow up something (and most likely does). His combination of brains, humor, and raw unpredictability makes him invaluable to the team and to audiences.
1. Matt Damon (Linus Caldwell)
From novice pickpocket to go-to right-hand man, Linus Caldwell has had one of the strongest character arcs of the franchise. Matt Damon’s likable underdog quality and gangly self-assurance add a sense of heart and humor to the team. He’s the heart of Ocean’s, and no heist should be undertaken without him.
Bonus Round: George Clooney (Danny Ocean) & Brad Pitt (Rusty Ryan)
Come on, you can’t have an Ocean’s film without Danny and Rusty. George Clooney and Brad Pitt are the franchise: effortlessly hip, impossibly smart, and always one step ahead. Their bromance is the stuff of legend, and their return would make Ocean’s 14 feel like homecoming.
With director David Leitch reportedly circling the project and rumors of the legacy cast reuniting, Ocean’s 14 is shaping up to be the slick, stylish comeback we’ve all been waiting for. If this dream team gets back together, expect the biggest, boldest, and most daring con yet because in the Ocean’s world, the house never really wins.