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Draft:Heat 2 (film)

Heat 2
Directed byMichael Mann
Written byMichael Mann
Based onHeat 2
by Michael Mann
Meg Gardiner
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heat 2 is an upcoming American crime drama film written and directed by Michael Mann. It is an adaptation of the novel written by Mann and Meg Gardiner, and serves as a sequel to the 1995 film Heat.

Premise

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Depicts both the early days and the later career of police detective Vincent Hanna, as well as the early days of his adversary, the bank robber Neil McCaulay.

Production

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It was revealed in January 2022 that Michael Mann had written a novelized sequel to his 1995 film with author Meg Gardiner, and that it would see a release in August of that year.[1] In a July interview, Mann revealed he intended to turn the novel into a film.[2]

In April 2023, it was announced Warner Bros. Pictures had formally begun negotiations to develop the sequel, with Mann directing and Adam Driver in talks to portray the character of Neil McCauley, played by Robert De Niro in the first film, as a young man.[3] Austin Butler and Ana de Armas has also bee reported to be in the mix to star in the film at that time, with Jeremy Allen White and Channing Tatum also reportedly expressing interest.[4] Mann would confirm in an August interview he had discussed the role of McCauley with Driver.[5] Mann would confirm in October that Heat 2 was to be his next film.[6] By March 2024, he was in "deep pre-production", with filming intended to begin in the summer.[7][8]

Filming

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Principal photography is scheduled to begin in October or November 2024.[9] Mann would reaffirm this aim, though also suggested an early 2025 production start was possible.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 19, 2022). "Heat Fans Rejoice: Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner Novel Heat 2 Has August 9 Pub Date And Will Detail Lives Of Characters Before & After 1995 Crime Classic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Travis, Ben (July 5, 2022). "Michael Mann Wants To Make Heat 2 As A Movie – Exclusive". Empire. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 3, 2023). "Michael Mann Eyeing Heat 2 As Next Film With Warner Bros In Negotiations With Director To Board Sequel; Adam Driver In Talks With Mann To Play Young Neil McCauley". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Ford, Lucy (March 29, 2023). "Heat 2's rumoured cast is already looking stacked". GQ. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Mathai, Jeremy (August 23, 2023). "Michael Mann Wants Adam Driver For The Robert De Niro Role In Heat 2". /Film. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 9, 2023). "Michael Mann Confirms Heat 2 As Next Movie & Comments On Potential Re-Team With Adam Driver". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Davis, Clayton (January 4, 2023). "Michael Mann on Ferrari, Writing Heat 2 and Making the Original: 'I Could Not Figure Out How Val Kilmer Could Tolerate Being Val Kilmer'". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Laporte, Arnaud (March 15, 2024). "Michael Mann : "Je ne veux pas réduire les personnages à des codes bidimensionnels"". Radio France. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (April 25, 2024). "Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' to Shoot in October/November". World of Reel. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Tinoco, Armando (July 16, 2024). "Michael Mann Shares Heat 2 Filming Update & Casting Rumors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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