Hollywood star Margot Robbie will soon be seen in a new "Ocean's Eleven" movie, which was first reported in May and now it looks like Ryan Gosling might be joining the upcoming film.
According to Fox News, a live-action Barbie movie starring both Robbie and Gosling is scheduled for release in 2023, and the two actors may reunite for the upcoming "Ocean's" sequel. In May, it was announced that Robbie would star in and produce the movie with her husband Tom Ackerley and Michelle Graham. According to a new report from Punk News, Gosling is in the running for a role in the Warner Bros. movie.
"Known to be an original 'Ocean's Eleven' that is set in Europe in the 1960s," according to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is being directed by "Bombshell" filmmaker Jay Roach and is scheduled to start filming next spring.
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Angie Dickinson were among the cast members of the original 1960 "Ocean's Eleven" film.
The movie about Danny Ocean and his accomplices robbing Las Vegas casinos was rebooted in 2001 with George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt in leading roles.
Since then, three additional "Ocean's" movies were released. "Ocean's Twelve" came out in 2004 and "Ocean's Thirteen" came out in 2007, both starring Clooney, Damon and Pitt. "Ocean's 8" then came out in 2018 with female stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Mindy Kaling.
"Barbie" opens in theatres on July 21, 2023, from Warner Bros.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.