Setting this film in the same universe will hopefully allow Ocean’s Eight to stand on its own.
The new team of thieves is made up of an all-star female cast including Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling and Rihanna.
None of these characters are replacing the existing ones from the Ocean’s Trilogy, so there shouldn’t be constant comparisons drawn, meaning the new characters should be able to truly shine.
Sandra Bullock also spoke to Entertainment Weekly and explained a little bit more about her character Debbie Ocean, who brings them all together.