Soderbergh is known for many films that have a poignant social message, such as ‘Traffic’ and ‘Erin Brockovich.’ (They were involved with the original production). Interestingly, Henry Silva and Angie Dickerson also make a cameo appearance in the film during the boxing match.
He further said that it was only after the ensemble cast came on board, along with the talented director, Steven Soderbergh, that he was assured that ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ would be a success. And I got the rights and at the point in my career – about 10, 12 years ago, 13 years ago – I decided to get a script and remake it.” In an interview with NPR, Weintraub stated, “Well, firstly, I’m 72 years old, so I was around for the first “Ocean’s Eleven,” and I saw Sinatra and Dean Martin and the Rat Pack make “Ocean’s Eleven.” And I never thought the film was great and I always had it in the back of my head to remake it someday. Interestingly, the cast members of the 2001 film were not huge fans of the original movie, and the same was the case with the producer of the remake, Jerry Weintraub. 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.
No, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ is not based on a true story.
