Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer from Heat against a red & blue neon background with the word "Heat"
The Big Picture Rumors of Michael Mann's long-awaited big-screen sequel to his neo-noir epic Heat have been rampant since he published Heat 2 as a novel in 2022. The film just got a little closer to reality, as the legendary filmmaker announced his intention to film it at the end of this year, or early next year. The Los Angeles Times reported the news in an interview with Mann to announce the unveiling of the director's digital archives.
As per the article, Mann is "is deep into writing the screenplay adaptation of his novel Heat 2, with a desire to begin shooting at the end of this year or beginning of 2025." When asked about the potential casting of the film - names like Adam Driver and Austin Butler have been bandied about as the younger versions of the characters seen in the original film - Mann is more coy: "“I can’t talk about that.
What Is 'Heat 2' About? Close First published in 2022 and co-written by Mann and crime novelist Meg Gardiner, Heat 2 is not just a sequel to the 1995 film that united Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on-screen for the first time. The novel goes back in time to the formative years of LAPD Detective Vincent Hanna and professional thief Neil McCauley , as well as McCauley's criminal associates Chris Shiherlis and Nate .
The news coincides with the announcement of Mann's digital archive project, which offers an in-depth look into the meticulous filmmaker's process. The site launched today with a detailed look at the making of Ferrari, including photo storyboards, making-of videos, and Mann's own annotated script pages.Heat A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.
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