Why were Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta Jones not in Ocean's 13?

Why were Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta Jones not in Ocean's 13?

Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones did not appear in their respective roles as Tess Ocean and Isabel Lahiri, due to the actresses not wanting to participate in the movie without a significant part in the plot, which the script could not accommodate.

Was Bruce Willis supposed to be in Oceans 12?

Bruce Willis, who appears as himself in the film, was originally signed to play Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven (2001), but pulled out due to scheduling conflicts. The movie, that the "real" Julia Roberts is discussing in Los Angeles, is "Clowns Can't Sleep", which was the working title for the script of this movie.

Is Ocean 12 based on a true story?

No, 'Ocean's Eleven' is not based on a true story. Rather, it is a remake of the 1960 movie of the same name that features Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop, who are on a mission to rob 5 Las Vegas casinos.

Who is the lady in Oceans 12?

Julia Roberts as Tess Ocean.

What happened to Bernie Mac in Ocean's 12?

During the shooting of Ocean's Twelve, Mac fell ill with what turned out to be (as he describes it) double pneumonia, but that didn't stop him from finishing the movie and making another one to boot: Guess Who an update of the Sidney Poitier classic Guess Who's Coming to Dinner starring himself and Ashton Kutcher.

Who died from Ocean's 11?

comedian Carl Reiner The actor and comedian was well-known for creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, and for starring in the Ocean's Eleven film franchise. Comedy legend and filmmaker Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98, his publicist confirmed to Variety.

Is George Clooney's house in Ocean's 12?

AP Photo/Luca Bruno George Clooney's Villa Oleandra in Laglio on Lake Como, Italy. The actor filmed parts of his blockbuster movie "Oceans Twelve" there. Clooney and Pitt filmed parts of their blockbuster movie "Oceans Twelve" in the area. ...

Who ratted out Ocean's 11?

Linus Caldwell is a person in the modern Ocean's gang. The son of a legendary con artist, Linus is one of two newcomers to Danny's crew, recruited by Danny in person after demonstrating his pickpocket skills – which will be one of the essential parts of the elaborate heist.

What does it mean you shook Sinatra's hand?

It's not well-explained in the movie. However, it implies a sort of 'gentlemen's agreement,' an unbreakable code between the members of an exclusive group of businessmen who have been operating in Las Vegas since the days when (Frank Sinatra) was a Vegas performer and a man's word was his bond.

Why did Catherine Zeta Jones not do any movies?

• Zeta-Jones never pursued independent film projects, so she doesn't have those credentials to return to when major motion pictures stop calling. Indie films have rejuvenated other actresses' stalled careers, but that may not be an avenue Zeta-Jones can pursue comfortably. Zeta-Jones went public with her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2011.

Why was Catherine Zeta Jones not cast as Blanco?

• According to the Miami New Times, casting Zeta-Jones as Blanco is puzzling for two reasons. First, Zeta-Jones is Welsh, and as the Times points out, she doesn't have a great track record portraying Latina characters (e.g. her less-than-stellar accent in The Mask of Zorro .) Second, Blanco was not exactly known as a stunner in the looks department.

Why did Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas break up?

• In 2013, People reported that Zeta-Jones and Douglas were quietly living apart, and her rep confirmed they were working on their marriage. The pair eventually reconciled and seemed stronger than ever in 2016, but even so, their widely reported personal issues have detracted from the actress' professional pursuits.

When did Catherine Zeta Jones go public with her bipolar disorder?

• Indie films have rejuvenated other actresses' stalled careers, but that may not be an avenue Zeta-Jones can pursue comfortably. Zeta-Jones went public with her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2011.