Rihanna and Anne Hathaway in talks to join all-female cast of Ocean’s Eleven spin-off

RIHANNA’s apparently close to inking a deal to star in the spinoff of a major movie franchise.

Pop star Rihanna’s about to add another acting gig to her resume.

HOW do you top the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon? Here’s one way.

The Ocean’s Eleven spin-off — not a remake, as originally expected — has enlisted quite the roster of A-listers to join Sandra Bullock’s Ocean’s Eight.

Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, newcomer Awkwafina and Rihanna are set to star in the “female-driven caper”, Deadline first reported.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven.

For those keeping track, that’s three Academy Award winners and one two-time Oscar nominee in the mix.

This also marks the latest acting credit for Rihanna, who landed a role in the sci-fi flick, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Some quick addition will also tell you this cast list is one member short of the titular eight, which means a casting announcement is still to come.

This isn’t the first time Bullock has gender-swapped one of Clooney’s roles, as her character in Our Brand Is Crisis was originally written for him. It’s worth noting that Ocean’s Eleven was itself a remake of 1960’s Ocean’s 11.

Sandra Bullock will take on George Clooney’s role in the spin-off.

“This is very much an extension and a continuation,” director Gary Ross told Film of taking the reins on the franchise from Steven Soderbergh.

“We’re different filmmakers, so there will be those differences, but one of the things I’m drawn to is the amazing tone Steven was able to create, and we discuss that a lot ... I’m in no way trying to reinvent the tone, and I’m thrilled and honoured to be extending it. It’s really fun to work with.”

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