Beyond the speculation about whether “Ocean’s 9” is going to happen, the question on everyone’s mind is who would join the cast to become the ninth member of the gang. While pretty much any well-known woman in Hollywood is a strong contender, there are some names that stand out a bit more than others in this arena.
One possible addition could be Elizabeth Banks, as many entertainment publications had reported that she was originally attached to the production. She did not materialize in the film, and it’s unclear whether she had to drop out, or if her casting was purely speculation, but either way, the buzz generated from the initial reporting of her involvement could kick-start getting her drafted to the team. It had similarly been rumored that Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie were supposed to be in the film, so they would also be reasonable additions, though Margot Robbie is reportedly supposed to be in an upcoming “Ocean’s” prequel, so that might get confusing.
Other possibilities include Dakota Fanning, as she appears briefly in “Ocean’s 8,” or one of the many celebrities who make cameos as themselves during the Met Gala scenes, including Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Serena Williams, Katie Holmes, Gigi Hadid, Olivia Munn, Anna Wintour, and Hailey Baldwin. A true bombshell wild car throw-in would be Oprah Winfrey, as she actually expressed interest in joining the cast. Surely any of these women would be a great fit!