Ocean’s 12 is a sequel to 2001’s Ocean’s 11, a reboot of the 1960 film of the same name. The film continues the story of George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s Danny Ocean and Robert “Rusty” Ryan as they undertake a new heist plan. However, the film almost included two iconic actors whose characters would have had major ramifications for the duo.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt starred in Ocean’s 12 (Credit: Warner Bros).

According to the reboot’s writer, Ted Griffin, actors Robert Redford and Paul Newman were considered for roles in the sequels. However, what is more surprising than their inclusion is why the idea did not come to fruition. Here is everything you need to know about Robert Redford and Paul Newman’s proposed roles in Ocean’s 12.

Ocean’s 12 Writer Wanted to Add Robert Redford and Paul Newman in Surprising Roles

The original Ocean’s 11 released in...