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Heat Director Has Frustrating Update on Highly Anticipated Sequel
ComicBook.comStory by Ben Hathaway
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Mann's long-awaited Heat sequel faces uncertain future despite Warner Bros. backing and script progress
beat sheet
- Director Michael Mann confirms Heat 2 is in development at Warner Bros., with him writing the screenplay, but warns 'the sky may fall' on the project
- Casting for the film is still up in the air, with Adam Driver rumored to take over the role of criminal Neil McCauley and Austin Butler eyed for the part of Chris Shiherlis, but no confirmation on who will play detective Vincent Hanna
call sheet
Michael Mann, Meg Gardiner, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, Adam Driver, Austin Butler, Oscar Isaac, Warner Bros., Heat, Heat 2, The Irishman, The Bikeriders