Keeping busy! James Corden set to play insurance investigator in star-studded Ocean's Eight spinoff... after teasing new Carpool Karaoke series

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 20:33 EST, 12 January 2017 | Updated: 23:53 EST, 12 January 2017

He spends his nights laughing it up on the Late Late Show.

But James Corden will soon have a day job as well, as he is reportedly set to star in the much anticipated Ocean's Eight film, according to Deadline.

The 38-year-old chat show host signed on to take a supporting role in the talent-packed spinoff film.

Multi-talented: It seems James Corden will soon have a day job to accompany his late night gig, as he is reportedly set to star in the much anticipated Ocean's Eight film

Interestingly, his joining the film has meant a few morsels of information about the previously unknown plot have surfaced.

While it was in fact known the heist movie was set in New York City, Corden's hiring has revealed a new character: an insurance investigator.

According to the source, James will play an insurance company employee who becomes suspicious of the ensemble of crafty women.

Although the plot has been kept under wraps, a shooting location at New York's Met seems to back up reports that the girl gang will attempt a heist at the glitzy Met Gala.

Old school: Matt Damon will reprise his role as Linus Caldwell from Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen, filmed between 2001 and 2007 (pictured in Ocean's Thirteen)

The all-star cast includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Fanning, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna and Awkwafina among others.

Matt Damon will reprise his role as Linus Caldwell from Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen, filmed between 2001 and 2007.

Sandra also serves as a tie-in to the original Ocean's franchise. She plays the sister of Clooney's character, Danny Ocean.

Keeping it rolling: James will continue to host Carpool Karaoke segments on his late night program

Ocean’s Eight is due to hit theaters on June 8, 2018.

Meanwhile, James has been gearing up for the unveiling of his Carpool Karaoke spinoff, and announced on Monday the new series will actually have a succession of hosts, while he continues to captain the segment on his show.

Celebrity pairs including Alicia Keys and John Legend, Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane, and Blake Shelton and Chelsea Handler will be featured on the 16-episode series to be released weekly on Apple Music. 

New spin: James has been gearing up for the unveiling of his Carpool Karaoke spinoff, and announced on Monday the new series will actually have a succession of hosts (pictured at the TCA Winter Press Tour)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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