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George Clooney Weighs In on Louvre Heist, Confirms 'Ocean’s Fourteen' Script Is Finished

Investigators are still seeking four culprits after a daylight theft of eight Napoleonic jewels valued at roughly €88 million.

Overview

  • Speaking at AFI Fest, Clooney joked he was "very proud" as a "professional thief" while calling the Louvre robbery "terrible" and wondering if the suspects will be caught.
  • Clooney said the next Ocean’s installment is "in great shape" with the script completed and production timing dependent on scheduling.
  • Reports say four unidentified thieves entered the Louvre through a second-floor window, broke open three cases and escaped within minutes.
  • Museum officials have acknowledged security shortcomings, including limited CCTV coverage outside the perimeter, as the investigation continues.
  • The stolen pieces include a diamond bodice knot of Empress Eugénie, an emerald set linked to Napoleon and a sapphire-and-diamond diadem worn by French queens.