Elvis and Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is reportedly joining Adam Driver in Michael Mann’s Heat 2. More details on the sequel below.
Director Michael Mann is putting together the pieces of the puzzle that is Heat 2, a sequel to one his most acclaimed films, 1995’s Heat. It looks like cameras will roll on the long-awaited sequel this year still and Mann has confirmed that Adam Driver was in talks to star in the film, presumably taking on the role of Neil McCauley. McCauley was played by none other than Robert DeNiro in the original .
Now, World Of Reel reports that Austin Butler is also in talks to star in the film, citing two unnamed sources.
Butler will reportedly take on the role of Chris Shiherlis, who was played by Val Kilmer in the original film. Other actors rumoured to be in the running for roles in...
Director Michael Mann is putting together the pieces of the puzzle that is Heat 2, a sequel to one his most acclaimed films, 1995’s Heat. It looks like cameras will roll on the long-awaited sequel this year still and Mann has confirmed that Adam Driver was in talks to star in the film, presumably taking on the role of Neil McCauley. McCauley was played by none other than Robert DeNiro in the original .
Now, World Of Reel reports that Austin Butler is also in talks to star in the film, citing two unnamed sources.
Butler will reportedly take on the role of Chris Shiherlis, who was played by Val Kilmer in the original film. Other actors rumoured to be in the running for roles in...
- 5/9/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Austin Butler is continuing his auteur collaborations, this time partnering up with Darren Aronofsky.
Butler, who was Oscar-nominated for his breakout transformative “Elvis” role, is set to lead Aronofsky’s upcoming feature “Caught Stealing.” Novelist Charlie Huston will adapt his own work for the screen. Protozoa is producing the Sony crime thriller. The novel is the first installment of Huston’s Henry Thompson trilogy series.
“Caught Stealing” was originally set for an adaptation in 2013 with Patrick Wilson cast in the lead role, now occupied by Butler. The story follows Hank Thompson, a former high school baseball prospect turned alcoholic bartender who gets caught up in a treasure hunt through New York City. A sadistic police officer tries to outrun Thompson, hitmen, and mobsters to find the treasure. Alec Baldwin was cast as the cop in the 2013 iteration that was slated to be written by David Hayter and directed by Wayne Kramer.
Butler, who was Oscar-nominated for his breakout transformative “Elvis” role, is set to lead Aronofsky’s upcoming feature “Caught Stealing.” Novelist Charlie Huston will adapt his own work for the screen. Protozoa is producing the Sony crime thriller. The novel is the first installment of Huston’s Henry Thompson trilogy series.
“Caught Stealing” was originally set for an adaptation in 2013 with Patrick Wilson cast in the lead role, now occupied by Butler. The story follows Hank Thompson, a former high school baseball prospect turned alcoholic bartender who gets caught up in a treasure hunt through New York City. A sadistic police officer tries to outrun Thompson, hitmen, and mobsters to find the treasure. Alec Baldwin was cast as the cop in the 2013 iteration that was slated to be written by David Hayter and directed by Wayne Kramer.
- 3/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Austin Butler shined in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi adventure Dune: Part Two with his spectacular performance opposite Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson. However, his immaculate performance was not born out of thin air. The actor had undergone a horrendous training process for the movie.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
- 3/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Al Pacino has worked very hard to craft a reputation in Hollywood that very few have managed to get. Having starred in more masterpieces than perhaps anyone in the history of cinema, he is one of the greatest actors of all time. This title, of course, did not come easy, as the actor is known for having some very unique habits that help him get into the minds of his characters.
Al Pacino in Scarface
He is known for being very erratic and unpredictable when put in front of a camera. So much so, that no take will ever be the same with Pacino. His co-star in his 1995 film, Heat, Hank Azaria, revealed exactly this in a recent post. The actor revealed that the iconic scene of him being yelled at by Al Pacino was unscripted.
Suggested“Why did I pick him? Why him?”: Al Pacino Almost Got Himself...
Al Pacino in Scarface
He is known for being very erratic and unpredictable when put in front of a camera. So much so, that no take will ever be the same with Pacino. His co-star in his 1995 film, Heat, Hank Azaria, revealed exactly this in a recent post. The actor revealed that the iconic scene of him being yelled at by Al Pacino was unscripted.
Suggested“Why did I pick him? Why him?”: Al Pacino Almost Got Himself...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Over the first half of “Tokyo Vice” Season 2, Ken Watanabe’s harried detective looks, to put it mildly, like absolute dogshit. Puffy bags threaten to swallow his eyes. Peppered stubble creeps across his chin and cheeks. Watch closely and you’ll swear you can see his hair falling out, one withered strand at a time. While likely frowned upon by his superiors, Detective Hiroto Katagiri’s shabby appearance is justified. At work, he’s been relegated to demeaning desk duty, promising clueless citizens he’ll find out where the yakuza has taken their cat. At home, he’s been living alone for months, smoking silently in an empty bed, gazing out into the darkness for any signs of danger — and danger is out there. His family is in hiding because, when not busy catnapping, the yakuza is threatening to kill them. If they feel Katagiri snooping around in their business,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Michael Mann and Edgar-winning author Meg Gardiner are at it again, folks! Mann announced today that the duo will collaborate on a new original story that fans of Mann’s signature style will lose their heads for. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the new novel focuses on “an intense global manhunt launched by a renegade federal agent and a stateless operator on a vendetta, in a highly authentic global arena.” A Michael Mann manhunt novel, you say? Do go on!
Mann and Gardiner’s new novel is aiming at having franchise appeal. As the first book in a new series, the project is Mann’s second novel from Michael Mann Books after signing a three-book deal with HarperCollins arm William Morrow. Jennifer Brehl, who served as the editor of Mann and Gardiner’s Heat 2, will also work her magic on the new novel.
Speaking with Deadline last year,...
Mann and Gardiner’s new novel is aiming at having franchise appeal. As the first book in a new series, the project is Mann’s second novel from Michael Mann Books after signing a three-book deal with HarperCollins arm William Morrow. Jennifer Brehl, who served as the editor of Mann and Gardiner’s Heat 2, will also work her magic on the new novel.
Speaking with Deadline last year,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Michael Mann has set his second novel collaboration with Edgar-winning author Meg Gardiner. After starting out with Heat 2, a novel that topped the bestseller charts and hatched a movie that Mann is writing to direct at Warner Bros, Mann and Gardiner set up a new original novel that explores an intense global manhunt launched by a renegade federal agent and a stateless operator on a vendetta, in a highly authentic global arena.
The book is intended to serve as the first in a series. It will be the second novel from Michael Mann Books. Mann signed a three-book, multimillion-dollar publishing deal with the HarperCollins division William Morrow. Heat 2 editor Jennifer Brehl will be back for the new book.
Coming off directing his passion project Ferrari, Mann is currently scripting Heat 2, a prequel and sequel to his 1996 crime classic Heat. Mann is writing to direct that one,...
The book is intended to serve as the first in a series. It will be the second novel from Michael Mann Books. Mann signed a three-book, multimillion-dollar publishing deal with the HarperCollins division William Morrow. Heat 2 editor Jennifer Brehl will be back for the new book.
Coming off directing his passion project Ferrari, Mann is currently scripting Heat 2, a prequel and sequel to his 1996 crime classic Heat. Mann is writing to direct that one,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“I’m wearing the suit because it makes me feel better about myself,” says The Bear’s Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). In a rare show of vulnerability, the often irritating yet charismatic hothead acknowledges his fears and insecurities while embracing the value of teamwork and acts of service. Initiated by a weeklong “stagiaire” (unpaid intern) stint at a gleaming three-Michelin-starred restaurant, a suit arc charts Richie’s transformation into an integral teammate and confident leader.
To set the tone and sky-high expectations at the Chicago establishment run by the mythical Chef Terry (Olivia Colman), costume designer Courtney Wheeler joined a location-scouting visit to two-Michelin-starred Ever, where the show filmed. “It is so Zen, and there’s a peacefulness but a seriousness, and they bring that to their uniforms,” says Wheeler, who found inspiration there for the show’s pristine regalia. “It’s a respect thing.”
At first, Richie petulantly polishes forks...
To set the tone and sky-high expectations at the Chicago establishment run by the mythical Chef Terry (Olivia Colman), costume designer Courtney Wheeler joined a location-scouting visit to two-Michelin-starred Ever, where the show filmed. “It is so Zen, and there’s a peacefulness but a seriousness, and they bring that to their uniforms,” says Wheeler, who found inspiration there for the show’s pristine regalia. “It’s a respect thing.”
At first, Richie petulantly polishes forks...
- 12/27/2023
- by Fawnia Soo Hoo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Black Swan (Fox Searchlight), V For Vendetta (Warner Bros. Pictures), Jackie (Fox Searchlight), May December (Netflix)Graphic: The A.V. Club
From indie comedies to sci-fi box office juggernauts and seemingly every genre in between, Natalie Portman’s career is staggeringly expansive. With more than 30-plus years in the industry (and...
From indie comedies to sci-fi box office juggernauts and seemingly every genre in between, Natalie Portman’s career is staggeringly expansive. With more than 30-plus years in the industry (and...
- 11/28/2023
- by Lauren Coates
- avclub.com
Michael Mann returns after a hiatus with his new film, Ferrari. The prolific director has been on the festival circuit promoting his biopic drama, and talks have been floating around for a while of Mann possibly revisiting his famous 90s heist drama, Heat. Michael Mann’s iconic film notably brought together the acting powers of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in a head-to-head cops and robbers tale. Mann released a sequel to Heat in book form last year, which he penned with co-author Meg Gardiner, and since the novel was released, rumors instantly sprang of Mann possibly doing a film version with his Ferrari leading man, Adam Driver.
Deadline is now reporting that while speaking at their Contenders London event, Mann has confirmed that his next project will, in fact, be Heat 2. He stated, “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari.
Deadline is now reporting that while speaking at their Contenders London event, Mann has confirmed that his next project will, in fact, be Heat 2. He stated, “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari.
- 10/10/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ferrari director Michael Mann has revealed that Heat 2 is going to be his next movie. The film will serve as both a sequel and a prequel to the first film Heat, which was released in 1995 and starred Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as a professional thief and a relentless cop, respectively.
Heat 2 is based on the novel of the same name, which Mann co-wrote with Meg Gardiner and published in August 2023. The novel became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and received critical acclaim for its thrilling and complex story. The novel follows the characters of Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, and Vincent Hanna in the years before and after the events of Heat, as they engage in various heists, chases, and confrontations across the U.S. and Mexico.
Heat Discussion
Mann confirmed that he plans to shoot Heat 2 next, during an onstage interview at the Contenders...
Heat 2 is based on the novel of the same name, which Mann co-wrote with Meg Gardiner and published in August 2023. The novel became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and received critical acclaim for its thrilling and complex story. The novel follows the characters of Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, and Vincent Hanna in the years before and after the events of Heat, as they engage in various heists, chases, and confrontations across the U.S. and Mexico.
Heat Discussion
Mann confirmed that he plans to shoot Heat 2 next, during an onstage interview at the Contenders...
- 10/10/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Exclusive: Speaking onstage at our Contenders London event over the weekend, Ferrari director Michael Mann confirmed that Heat 2 is set to be his next movie.
Asked whether the novel adaptation would be his next screen epic, the legendary filmmaker told us: “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari. It did very well. I plan to shoot that next.”
Deadline revealed earlier this year — pre-strikes — that Mann’s Ferrari lead Adam Driver was in talks to play the young Neil McCauley (the character played by Robert De Niro in the first movie) in Heat 2, which also had Warner Bros in talks to join.
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When asked whether he could reteam with Driver on the movie, Mann laughed and told us: “Perhaps. We don’t talk about that yet.
Asked whether the novel adaptation would be his next screen epic, the legendary filmmaker told us: “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari. It did very well. I plan to shoot that next.”
Deadline revealed earlier this year — pre-strikes — that Mann’s Ferrari lead Adam Driver was in talks to play the young Neil McCauley (the character played by Robert De Niro in the first movie) in Heat 2, which also had Warner Bros in talks to join.
Related: Al Pacino’s Idea For His Successor In ‘Heat 2’? Timothée Chalamet
When asked whether he could reteam with Driver on the movie, Mann laughed and told us: “Perhaps. We don’t talk about that yet.
- 10/9/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Mann has given a measured, if not encouraging, update on Heat 2, the film adaptation of his 2022 best-selling novel that continues the story from 1995 crime-thriller classic.
In a conversation with Variety ranging from his latest film Ferrari to his remaining working years, Mann shared, “The thing is, I don’t think about mortality. I’m busy. What good would it do me? If I absolutely had to make Heat 2, I wouldn’t have got lost in this beautiful story of [Enzo] Ferrari. And I took two years to write a novel… Fortunately, it became a New York Times No. 1 bestseller. The things I’m into are things that fascinate me and keep me moving forward.”
“Don’t misunderstand, I want to make it,” he added “But if I don’t, I won’t be incomplete.” Elsewhere in the article, it’s suggested that filming Heat 2, “a longtime dream,...
In a conversation with Variety ranging from his latest film Ferrari to his remaining working years, Mann shared, “The thing is, I don’t think about mortality. I’m busy. What good would it do me? If I absolutely had to make Heat 2, I wouldn’t have got lost in this beautiful story of [Enzo] Ferrari. And I took two years to write a novel… Fortunately, it became a New York Times No. 1 bestseller. The things I’m into are things that fascinate me and keep me moving forward.”
“Don’t misunderstand, I want to make it,” he added “But if I don’t, I won’t be incomplete.” Elsewhere in the article, it’s suggested that filming Heat 2, “a longtime dream,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Film News
Are you starting to feel the heat around the corner? Adam Driver certainly is. Consider it officially official that acclaimed director Michael Mann, who earlier this year was reported to be eyeing Driver as the lead of the feature film adaptation of his own novel "Heat 2," is gunning for the "House of Gucci" and "The Last Duel" star to step into the incredibly intimidating shoes of none other than Robert De Niro himself.
Famously cast as career criminal Neil McCauley in the original 1995 "Heat" opposite Al Pacino as cop Vincent Hanna, De Niro earned all sorts of recognition (although tragically not a Best Actor nom) for his performance in what's commonly considered one of the greatest action movies of all time. The fact that Mann even wants to return to the scene of the crime and attempt to bring his long-awaited sequel/prequel novel (co-written by both Mann and...
Famously cast as career criminal Neil McCauley in the original 1995 "Heat" opposite Al Pacino as cop Vincent Hanna, De Niro earned all sorts of recognition (although tragically not a Best Actor nom) for his performance in what's commonly considered one of the greatest action movies of all time. The fact that Mann even wants to return to the scene of the crime and attempt to bring his long-awaited sequel/prequel novel (co-written by both Mann and...
- 8/23/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Recently I was speaking to a friend, who's a few years younger than me, about our favorite movies. And to my dismay, it transpired that he'd never heard of "Heat." Not just hadn't seen it, but never heard of it. And honestly, I felt like I had to sit him down and have a little Al Pacino and Robert De Niro-style heart-to-heart after he dropped that bombshell.
Unfortunately, this was one of those moments when I realized that I am, in fact, incredibly old and that 1995 actually wasn't just a few years ago. To be specific, it was almost 30 years ago — more than enough time for the film to be obscured beneath several layers of cinematic sediment.
This is why it's so great to see Michael Mann's excellent crime epic (though the director doesn't consider it a crime movie) in the Netflix top 10 these days. It seems "Heat...
Unfortunately, this was one of those moments when I realized that I am, in fact, incredibly old and that 1995 actually wasn't just a few years ago. To be specific, it was almost 30 years ago — more than enough time for the film to be obscured beneath several layers of cinematic sediment.
This is why it's so great to see Michael Mann's excellent crime epic (though the director doesn't consider it a crime movie) in the Netflix top 10 these days. It seems "Heat...
- 5/20/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Rarely does a piece of art serve as the inspiration for a film’s location. But, this was the case with the beach house that Robert De Niro’s Neil McCauley called home in the 1995 action classic Heat. Director Michael Mann hired renowned film scout Lori Balton to find a house that resembled Alex Colville’s painting “Pacific.”
“Pacific” depicts a man staring at the ocean through a huge picture window while a rifle sits on a table behind him. And Balton did not disappoint. After searching the entire Southern California coast, the house she finally settled on was a perfect match for Colville’s painting. And now, for fans of the crime thriller, owning a piece of cinematic history is within reach. As it turns out, McCauley’s iconic home is up for sale for a cool $21 million.
‘Heat’ is considered one of filmdom’s best crime movies Robert DeNiro...
“Pacific” depicts a man staring at the ocean through a huge picture window while a rifle sits on a table behind him. And Balton did not disappoint. After searching the entire Southern California coast, the house she finally settled on was a perfect match for Colville’s painting. And now, for fans of the crime thriller, owning a piece of cinematic history is within reach. As it turns out, McCauley’s iconic home is up for sale for a cool $21 million.
‘Heat’ is considered one of filmdom’s best crime movies Robert DeNiro...
- 4/16/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Last July, Michael Mann revealed to Empire that the Heat sequel — published in novel form the following August – was always intended to be a movie. Now, according to Deadline, Mann is making moves to have that happen, with Warner Bros. looking to back the film as it did the original and Adam Driver as Mann's chosen actor for one of the prime lead roles.
The 1995 original movie, a powerhouse of heist action, cat-and-mouse cops 'n' robbers confrontations and some of the best working actors still stands as one of the director's best. So naturally, a follow-up comes with all the anticipation and plenty of pressure.
Heat 2 the novel (which Mann co-wrote with Meg Gardiner) takes place both after and before the film in a Godfather Part II sequel-prequel structure, largely focusing on Detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino) and heist crew survivor Chris Shiherlis (Kilmer). But there is also a strand about...
The 1995 original movie, a powerhouse of heist action, cat-and-mouse cops 'n' robbers confrontations and some of the best working actors still stands as one of the director's best. So naturally, a follow-up comes with all the anticipation and plenty of pressure.
Heat 2 the novel (which Mann co-wrote with Meg Gardiner) takes place both after and before the film in a Godfather Part II sequel-prequel structure, largely focusing on Detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino) and heist crew survivor Chris Shiherlis (Kilmer). But there is also a strand about...
- 4/4/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Almost 30 years after the original, Heat 2 is in the works from writer-director Michael Mann, with Adam Driver in talks to star as Neil McCauley.
As Deadline reports, Warner Bros. — which distributed the original Heat — is in negotiations to develop Heat 2 based on the novel of the same name Mann published last year (order here). The book, co-authored by Meg Gardiner, is both a prequel and sequel of sorts to the original story, offering storylines involving Heat characters that occur before and after the events of the original film. Driver will play a young McCauley (first portrayed by Robert De Niro), meaning his casting relates to the prequel aspect of the story.
No other actors have been officially linked to Heat 2, but its dual storylines open the door to several more names. While De Niro originally portrayed the career criminal McCauley, Al Pacino played Lieutenant Vincent Hanna, the LAPD cop who...
As Deadline reports, Warner Bros. — which distributed the original Heat — is in negotiations to develop Heat 2 based on the novel of the same name Mann published last year (order here). The book, co-authored by Meg Gardiner, is both a prequel and sequel of sorts to the original story, offering storylines involving Heat characters that occur before and after the events of the original film. Driver will play a young McCauley (first portrayed by Robert De Niro), meaning his casting relates to the prequel aspect of the story.
No other actors have been officially linked to Heat 2, but its dual storylines open the door to several more names. While De Niro originally portrayed the career criminal McCauley, Al Pacino played Lieutenant Vincent Hanna, the LAPD cop who...
- 4/4/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Update: Heat 2 has taken another step closer to reality as Deadline has reported that Warner Bros. is in negotiations with Michael Mann to develop the sequel. While Mann is still in the midst of post-production on Ferrari, the report states that the Heat sequel could be his next project; Not only that, but it also confirms that Adam Driver is in discussions with Mann to play young Neil McCauley, the character played by Robert De Niro in the original movie. Deadline says that the other Heat 2 casting rumors, which range from Al Pacino to Ana de Armas, haven’t been confirmed and that Driver is the only actor currently committed to the project.
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A recent entry in Production Weekly is sending the online rumor mill into overdrive when a (small) entry listed Heat 2 was going into production with Al Pacino returning opposite Adam Driver and potentially Austin Butler. Now, to be sure,...
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A recent entry in Production Weekly is sending the online rumor mill into overdrive when a (small) entry listed Heat 2 was going into production with Al Pacino returning opposite Adam Driver and potentially Austin Butler. Now, to be sure,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The heat is on. A film adaptation of Michael Mann’s book “Heat 2” and the sequel to his seminal crime film “Heat” is quickly moving forward, with negotiations currently underway for Warner Bros. to acquire rights to develop the project and with Adam Driver in talks to star in the lead role, IndieWire has learned.
Mann, who produced, directed, and wrote the original film from 1995 starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer, is the driving force behind the project and is negotiating the rights for the film adaptation. He would be both writing the screenplay and directing the “Heat” sequel should a deal close at a studio. The film would closely follow Mann’s novel “Heat 2” that was a #1 New York Times Bestseller last year, and Mann has long hinted that a sequel to the film has been one of his passion projects.
As for Driver, who is...
Mann, who produced, directed, and wrote the original film from 1995 starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer, is the driving force behind the project and is negotiating the rights for the film adaptation. He would be both writing the screenplay and directing the “Heat” sequel should a deal close at a studio. The film would closely follow Mann’s novel “Heat 2” that was a #1 New York Times Bestseller last year, and Mann has long hinted that a sequel to the film has been one of his passion projects.
As for Driver, who is...
- 4/4/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Exclusive: It’s been nearly three decades since Michael Mann’s crime classic Heat hit theaters via Warner Bros, and it now feels like Mann and the studio are finally feeling more heat around the corner for a sequel. While rumors have been swirling for weeks, Deadline is hearing that Warner Bros is now in negotiations to come on to develop Heat 2, a sequel to the 1995 classic that Mann recently turned into a novel. The book, published in August, became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller.
On top of Warner Bros. in talks to return, insiders add that Adam Driver, who recently starred in Mann’s Ferrari, is in discussions with Mann to play young Neil McCauley in the movie.
Related Story ‘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 Related Story Warner Bros Circling...
On top of Warner Bros. in talks to return, insiders add that Adam Driver, who recently starred in Mann’s Ferrari, is in discussions with Mann to play young Neil McCauley in the movie.
Related Story ‘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 Related Story Warner Bros Circling...
- 4/4/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Since the release of Michael Mann’s Heat 2 novel last year, the director has stated that he’d love to bring the story to the big screen. Recent rumors have suggested that Adam Driver, Austin Butler, and Al Pacino are involved in Heat 2, and a new rumor from scooper Daniel Richtman claims that Ana de Armas is being eyed to play the female lead.
The character is said to be named Elisa, the Mexican lover of Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and partner in his scheme. Keep in mind that this is just a rumor, and Ana de Armas is not officially involved in Heat 2 at the moment.
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Heat 2 takes place one day after the events of the original movie as it follows a wounded Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) desperately trying to escape Los Angeles.
The character is said to be named Elisa, the Mexican lover of Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and partner in his scheme. Keep in mind that this is just a rumor, and Ana de Armas is not officially involved in Heat 2 at the moment.
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Heat 2 takes place one day after the events of the original movie as it follows a wounded Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) desperately trying to escape Los Angeles.
- 3/27/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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With the holiday season behind us, we’re now officially in the New Year. Our New Year’s resolution? Watch more movies! Thankfully, Plex is here to help us achieve this cinematic-minded goal!
Plex offers a one-stop-shop streaming service offering 50,000+ free titles and 300+ of free-to-stream live TV channels, from the biggest names in entertainment, including Warner Brothers Discovery, NBC Universal, Paramount, AMC, A+E, BBC, Lionsgate, Hallmark Media, E.W. Scripps, A24, Relativity, Hearst, Rakuten, and Crackle. Plex is always overflowing with thousands of new and old familiar favorites on its platform and we’re here to happily select the cream of the crop.
Plex is continuously offering up thousands of new movies and old familiar favorites to its platform and we’re here to dutifully handpick the best of the bunch. This month, we’ve got coming-of-age staples, crime epics, and socially conscious hidden gems.
With the holiday season behind us, we’re now officially in the New Year. Our New Year’s resolution? Watch more movies! Thankfully, Plex is here to help us achieve this cinematic-minded goal!
Plex offers a one-stop-shop streaming service offering 50,000+ free titles and 300+ of free-to-stream live TV channels, from the biggest names in entertainment, including Warner Brothers Discovery, NBC Universal, Paramount, AMC, A+E, BBC, Lionsgate, Hallmark Media, E.W. Scripps, A24, Relativity, Hearst, Rakuten, and Crackle. Plex is always overflowing with thousands of new and old familiar favorites on its platform and we’re here to happily select the cream of the crop.
Plex is continuously offering up thousands of new movies and old familiar favorites to its platform and we’re here to dutifully handpick the best of the bunch. This month, we’ve got coming-of-age staples, crime epics, and socially conscious hidden gems.
- 1/5/2023
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
Michael Mann's 1995 opus "Heat" is a film that dives headfirst into contrasts. It juxtaposes the macro and the micro, following an ensemble of characters on opposite sides of the law who live, work, and converge in the city of Los Angeles. In its broad canvas, it focuses on as many details as possible, with the film circling around two men at the center of its narrative whirlpool: Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and professional taker of scores Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro).
Even with two titans of film acting in the central roles, it was a challenge to make the characters distinctive — from each other as well as from the rest of the cast — while still exploring Mann's thesis of Hanna and McCauley being two men cut from the same cloth. Added to that challenge is the fact that the movie was set in the then-present day, with up-to-the-minute...
Even with two titans of film acting in the central roles, it was a challenge to make the characters distinctive — from each other as well as from the rest of the cast — while still exploring Mann's thesis of Hanna and McCauley being two men cut from the same cloth. Added to that challenge is the fact that the movie was set in the then-present day, with up-to-the-minute...
- 1/4/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Michael Mann most recently directed the pilot for Tokyo Vice (HBO Max; Mann is shooting Ferrari now). His direction was characteristically efficient and vibey, less concerned with conveying the mechanics of any plot point than in displaying the consequences of maximum pressure on individuals in systems beyond their control. You know, Michael Mann stuff. In one sequence, Ansel Elgort—an actor seemingly incapable of insinuating—takes a difficult test to qualify to be a reporter at Yomiuri Shimbun. The situation is stressful—a white guy trying to break into Japan’s largest and most storied newspaper. But the scene is just a guy in a room taking a standardized test. This is not what one would think of as “must-see TV.” Yet Mann devotes nearly four minutes to it, catching unexpected angles on Elgort’s face and neck, watching that elegant Elgort hair flop casually even though the character is up against it.
- 11/14/2022
- MUBI
There's a reason "Heat" occupies such a unique space in the crime thriller genre — and it's not just Al Pacino's deafening delivery of the line "great ass". Influencing everything from Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" to the virtual remake that was 2018's "Den of Thieves," the movie is a crime movie touchstone. Pitting career thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) against detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino), the film also had the distinction of bringing together the two celebrated actors for the first time. But between the marquee names, epic action sequences, and inexplicably irate line readings, there's a nuanced and insightful touch to "Heat," which is exactly how director Michael Mann planned it.
Upon the film's release, critics such as Roger Ebert praised Mann's "uncommonly literate screenplay" and the "eloquent, insightful" characters that weren't "trapped with clichés." The director always had a knack for helping his audience empathize with disreputable types,...
Upon the film's release, critics such as Roger Ebert praised Mann's "uncommonly literate screenplay" and the "eloquent, insightful" characters that weren't "trapped with clichés." The director always had a knack for helping his audience empathize with disreputable types,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Al Pacino chewed some delicious scenery in the late 1990s. Twice at Michael Mann's direction, he excelled as a hard-nosed investigator (Detective Vincent Hanna in "Heat" then journalist Lowell Bergman in "The Insider"). He stole the show from his younger co-stars both in "Donnie Brasco" and "Devil's Advocate," proving youth can't compare with sheer talent.
Pacino's last film of this period was the football drama "Any Given Sunday." He played Tony D'Amato, the aging coach of the Miami Sharks. The film's most famous scene, a motivational speech by D'Amato to his players, is carried entirely by Pacino. The speech as written and Pacino's delivery of it are masterful in their escalation. D'Amato starts weary, telling the players, "We're in hell gentleman." Yet, he manages to describe the grave odds in a way that makes you want to defy them:
"Because in either game, life or football, the margin...
Pacino's last film of this period was the football drama "Any Given Sunday." He played Tony D'Amato, the aging coach of the Miami Sharks. The film's most famous scene, a motivational speech by D'Amato to his players, is carried entirely by Pacino. The speech as written and Pacino's delivery of it are masterful in their escalation. D'Amato starts weary, telling the players, "We're in hell gentleman." Yet, he manages to describe the grave odds in a way that makes you want to defy them:
"Because in either game, life or football, the margin...
- 11/5/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
When thinking about Michael Mann's classic film "Heat," plenty of "best movie moments" come to mind. Whether it be the diner conversation between Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) or the enthralling chase sequence at the end of the film, "Heat" has plenty of memorable moments that help define the characters and move the story along. However, when looking at the scenes that best showcase the actor's performances, director Michael Mann had smaller, seemingly more insignificant scenes in mind.
As much as "Heat" draws viewers in with its great action and high stakes, the movie keeps viewers invested in the other side of the lives of these career criminals and the people who hunt them down. The personal, more intimate moments these characters have give them a genuine feel; more than that, the quiet scenes greatly accentuate the actors' performances. Whether you notice it or not,...
As much as "Heat" draws viewers in with its great action and high stakes, the movie keeps viewers invested in the other side of the lives of these career criminals and the people who hunt them down. The personal, more intimate moments these characters have give them a genuine feel; more than that, the quiet scenes greatly accentuate the actors' performances. Whether you notice it or not,...
- 10/23/2022
- by Ernesto Valenzuela
- Slash Film
In Michael Mann's 1995 crime drama, "Heat," an excellent ensemble cast is headlined by a clash of the acting titans between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Somehow, it was the first time the two had shared the screen together, and Mann provided them with a script rich and deep enough that it met expectations.
Even though I already just referred to "Heat" as a crime drama in the first sentence of this article, Mann has said in an interview that he does not see "Heat" as a genre movie at all. To Mann, the film is "a highly structured, realistic, symphonic drama," one with layers and layers of character and relationships.
This is part of what Mann set out to do when he made the movie, according to a 2017 interview with LA Weekly. In the interview, Mann explains the two goals he had in making the film:
"I didn't...
Even though I already just referred to "Heat" as a crime drama in the first sentence of this article, Mann has said in an interview that he does not see "Heat" as a genre movie at all. To Mann, the film is "a highly structured, realistic, symphonic drama," one with layers and layers of character and relationships.
This is part of what Mann set out to do when he made the movie, according to a 2017 interview with LA Weekly. In the interview, Mann explains the two goals he had in making the film:
"I didn't...
- 10/18/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
With the runaway book success of "Heat 2," the literary prequel and sequel written by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner, the L.A. crime classic "Heat" is even hotter than it was back in the mid-'90s. Over time, Mann's cat-and-mouse modern noir epic has grown in esteem to become known as one of the greatest American heist films ever made. "Heat" is driven by the powerhouse performances by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, two New York City theatre actors that, interestingly, had to make a movie set in Los Angeles in order to finally work together. Although they were both featured in "The Godfather Part II," they had never appeared on screen together until the moment they meet in a crowded coffee shop for a meeting of the minds towards the end of "Heat." In what must have been a difficult decision for Michael Mann, he decided not to...
- 10/18/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." In "Heat" that's the motto of professional thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro). Bank robbery isn't a career that leaves a lot of leeway for personal attachment. The rest of Neil's crew have families, but their leader lives alone; it's clear his new relationship with Eady (Amy Brenneman) is the first time in a long time that he's let anyone in.
As a lone wolf, Neil doesn't dwell in the quaint suburbs like his partners Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) and Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore). No, instead he's settled in a beachfront bachelor pad with not even much furniture for company. If it wasn't obvious, director Michael Mann confirms that this setting complements the character; Neil's empty house is used to illustrate the loneliness of the lifestyle he leads.
As a lone wolf, Neil doesn't dwell in the quaint suburbs like his partners Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) and Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore). No, instead he's settled in a beachfront bachelor pad with not even much furniture for company. If it wasn't obvious, director Michael Mann confirms that this setting complements the character; Neil's empty house is used to illustrate the loneliness of the lifestyle he leads.
- 10/17/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Michael Mann is having quite a week. In addition to beginning production on his star-studded film “Ferrari” this week in Italy, the director’s first novel, “Heat 2,” a sequel to his epic 1995 crime epic, is topping bestseller lists.
Written alongside veteran thriller writer Meg Gardiner, the book reprises the complex characters featured in the original film, namely the professional thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino). Although the film ends with Hanna’s murder of McCauley at the end of his years-long investigation, the pair had created an inexplicable bond through their catch-and-kill dynamic that’s further explored in the book’s prequel scenes. One of the most revelatory plot points is the revelation that Hanna and McCauley unknowingly crossed paths in a previous major heist before they met each other.
The 466-page tome, which serves as both a sequel and prequel, also delves...
Written alongside veteran thriller writer Meg Gardiner, the book reprises the complex characters featured in the original film, namely the professional thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino). Although the film ends with Hanna’s murder of McCauley at the end of his years-long investigation, the pair had created an inexplicable bond through their catch-and-kill dynamic that’s further explored in the book’s prequel scenes. One of the most revelatory plot points is the revelation that Hanna and McCauley unknowingly crossed paths in a previous major heist before they met each other.
The 466-page tome, which serves as both a sequel and prequel, also delves...
- 8/18/2022
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Yesterday was a good one for filmmaker Michael Mann. He began production in Italy on Ferrari, and learned that his first novel landed atop The New York Times Bestseller hardcover list. Heat 2 fleshes out the events before and after Mann’s 1995 crime classic Heat, and lands atop the Nyt list in its first week in publication. Mann wrote his novel debut with co-writer Meg Gardiner in a book published through Mann’s William Morrow imprint. Heat 2 is the first book in a three book multi-million dollar deal between Michael Mann books and the Harper Collins division, In a Deadline feature on the book last week, Mann said that he plans to lean into continuing the crime story, which in the present focuses on the criminal exploits of Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in the original film, and Detective Vincent Hanna, played by Al Pacino in the film. Mann hopes...
- 8/18/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
In 1995, director Michael Mann delivered what is arguably the greatest heist film ever made in "Heat." It sees Robert De Niro as an expert thief named Neil McCauley who finds himself at odds with Al Pacino's Lieutenant Vincent Hanna as McCauley's crew narrows in on a big score. What emerges is one of the best cat and mouse crime thrillers to ever grace the silver screen.
Now, nearly 30 years later, we have a sequel in the form of the novel "Heat 2," which Mann actually co-wrote. Not only that, but the filmmaker has already revealed that he has every intention of turning the novel — part prequel and part sequel — into a film as well. But, unless we're going to go "The Irishman" route and de-age everyone very expensively, we are going to need new actors to fill these roles. So, who should fill out the cast? We've got some suggestions!
Now, nearly 30 years later, we have a sequel in the form of the novel "Heat 2," which Mann actually co-wrote. Not only that, but the filmmaker has already revealed that he has every intention of turning the novel — part prequel and part sequel — into a film as well. But, unless we're going to go "The Irishman" route and de-age everyone very expensively, we are going to need new actors to fill these roles. So, who should fill out the cast? We've got some suggestions!
- 8/17/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Director Michael Mann delivered one of the greatest crime films ever in 1995 with "Heat," the filmmaker's heist epic that centers on detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and expert thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro). The movie's reputation has only grown in the years since its original release and, to that end, Mann recently released a sequel in the form of a novel, "Heat 2," which he co-wrote alongside Meg Gardiner.
In crafting the new story — both a sequel and a prequel to the original — one of the best scenes in the original movie was considered a great deal. Specifically, in a recent conversation with our own Jack Giroux in honor of the release of "Heat 2," Gardiner explained that she thought a great deal about the infamous diner scene between Hanna and McCauley while writing the book.
"[T]he more you watch it, and the more I've talked to Michael about it and...
In crafting the new story — both a sequel and a prequel to the original — one of the best scenes in the original movie was considered a great deal. Specifically, in a recent conversation with our own Jack Giroux in honor of the release of "Heat 2," Gardiner explained that she thought a great deal about the infamous diner scene between Hanna and McCauley while writing the book.
"[T]he more you watch it, and the more I've talked to Michael about it and...
- 8/12/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Summer is a time for light reading. Well, in theory. If you are a hardcore film lover it’s also a time for deep dives into complicated classics like Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and Zodiac, laser-eyed explorations of the early works of David Cronenberg, and loving odes to the insanity of Cannon Films.
Our latest column has all these and more, starting with the most eagerly awaited cineamtic novel of the year. And for other essential cinema reads, visit David Bordwell’s website, which now offers a collection of books written by him and Kristin Thompson for free. Take advantage of these, my friends. And while it is not available for purchase, I urge you to do some digging to find Neon’s Petite Maman: A Story by Céline Sciamma, a 32-page illustrated children’s book of Sciamma’s film lovingly illustrated by Desi Moore (with design by...
Our latest column has all these and more, starting with the most eagerly awaited cineamtic novel of the year. And for other essential cinema reads, visit David Bordwell’s website, which now offers a collection of books written by him and Kristin Thompson for free. Take advantage of these, my friends. And while it is not available for purchase, I urge you to do some digging to find Neon’s Petite Maman: A Story by Céline Sciamma, a 32-page illustrated children’s book of Sciamma’s film lovingly illustrated by Desi Moore (with design by...
- 8/8/2022
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
It ends the only way it can end, with two of the toughest men in Los Angeles holding hands as one of them bleeds out on the periphery of Lax’s tarmac. For the greater part of two and a half hours, we’ve watched Neil McCauley — mastermind of heists and bank robberies — and Vincent Hanna — lieutenant in the LAPD’s Major Crimes Unit — circle one another, chase each other, and calmly converse over a cup of coffee. Now, however, these apex predators of the urban jungle have reached their endgame,...
- 8/7/2022
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
To paraphrase Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore) in 1995's "Heat": For filmmaker Michael Mann, the research is the juice. Mann's fifth theatrical feature may sound hopelessly basic and standard if reduced to a mere logline, with "Heat" being about a burnt-out cop caught in a game of cat and-mouse with a world-weary criminal mastermind. Yet when one starts examining beneath the surface — the cop, Vincent Hanna, would be played by Al Pacino, and the criminal, Neil McCauley, would be played by Robert De Niro, and the film would feature their first-ever scene together — "Heat" becomes infinitely deeper and more intriguing, and that's...
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- 7/21/2022
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
My favorite final shot of any film is Michael Mann's "Heat." Three hours of a cops and robbers game across Los Angeles between Detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) culminates in a lone shoot-out on the outskirts of the Lax airport. In the end, Hanna lethally gets his man, but it's a tragedy. McCauley is the only man Hanna's been able to find mutual understanding with during the film, and now the man lies dying at Hanna's own hand.
Even in their last moments, they say little to each other — McCauley gasps out that he won't...
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Even in their last moments, they say little to each other — McCauley gasps out that he won't...
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- 7/8/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Michael Mann confirmed his storyline for a “Heat” sequel will not be a “very expensive series” like HBO’s “Tokyo Vice.”
The director penned the upcoming novel “Heat 2” as a prequel origin story for Al Pacino and Robert De Niro’s respective characters, police officer Vincent Hanna and criminal Neil McCauley, showcasing the relationship between Hanna (Pacino) and Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in the 1995 thriller.
While Pacino could conceivably be back as Hanna (and already has fan-casted Timothée Chalamet to play the younger version of himself) due to a time jump in the sequel installment, Mann confirmed that De Niro and Kilmer will not be reprising their roles.
“I love those guys, but they’d have to be six years younger than they were in ‘Heat,'” Mann told Empire Magazine. “It’s totally planned to be a movie. Is it a modest movie? No. Is it a very expensive series?...
The director penned the upcoming novel “Heat 2” as a prequel origin story for Al Pacino and Robert De Niro’s respective characters, police officer Vincent Hanna and criminal Neil McCauley, showcasing the relationship between Hanna (Pacino) and Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in the 1995 thriller.
While Pacino could conceivably be back as Hanna (and already has fan-casted Timothée Chalamet to play the younger version of himself) due to a time jump in the sequel installment, Mann confirmed that De Niro and Kilmer will not be reprising their roles.
“I love those guys, but they’d have to be six years younger than they were in ‘Heat,'” Mann told Empire Magazine. “It’s totally planned to be a movie. Is it a modest movie? No. Is it a very expensive series?...
- 7/5/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
If you haven't yet heard the news, Michael Mann's "Heat" is getting a follow-up. While in the form of a novel and not a new movie, it will still follow the events of his 1995 crime classic, centering once again around LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and criminal mastermind Neil McCauley (Robert DeNiro). However, this time the narrative will switch between a prequel and a sequel to the film, showcasing Hanna and McCauley's younger and older lives throughout.
When speaking at the Tribeca Film Festival screening of the new 4K "Heat" restoration, Pacino was asked who he thought could...
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When speaking at the Tribeca Film Festival screening of the new 4K "Heat" restoration, Pacino was asked who he thought could...
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- 6/21/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Timothée Chalamet could be turning up the heat this summer.
During a 2022 Tribeca Talk following a screening of the new 4K restoration of 1995 thriller “Heat,” star Al Pacino revealed that he hopes Chalamet takes on the role of detective Vincent Hanna in a prequel film. Pacino played Vincent in the original Michael Mann cat-and-mouse film, opposite Robert De Niro as criminal Neil McCauley.
Director Mann co-wrote “Heat 2,” an upcoming prequel/sequel novel to the film, with Edgar-winning crime writer Meg Gardiner. Guests at the Tribeca Talk were gifted a preview copy of the book, spurring a discussion as to who would play each character if the novel were adapted for the big screen.
While Pacino shouted “Timothée Chalamet!” to applause, De Niro stayed mum about his dream casting for the character of Neil.
Mann’s “Heat 2” includes events both before and after the first film, including an origin story for...
During a 2022 Tribeca Talk following a screening of the new 4K restoration of 1995 thriller “Heat,” star Al Pacino revealed that he hopes Chalamet takes on the role of detective Vincent Hanna in a prequel film. Pacino played Vincent in the original Michael Mann cat-and-mouse film, opposite Robert De Niro as criminal Neil McCauley.
Director Mann co-wrote “Heat 2,” an upcoming prequel/sequel novel to the film, with Edgar-winning crime writer Meg Gardiner. Guests at the Tribeca Talk were gifted a preview copy of the book, spurring a discussion as to who would play each character if the novel were adapted for the big screen.
While Pacino shouted “Timothée Chalamet!” to applause, De Niro stayed mum about his dream casting for the character of Neil.
Mann’s “Heat 2” includes events both before and after the first film, including an origin story for...
- 6/20/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It turns out Al Pacino is a Timothée Chalamet stan. The Oscar-winning actor enthusiastically said that Chalamet should be the one to play a younger version of himself should a sequel to “Heat” ever make it to the big screen.
Pacino was asked the question by moderator Bilge Ebiri at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, where fans were treated to a 4K restoration of Michael Mann’s incredible 1995 crime thriller, but also were given an advanced copy of the book “Heat 2.” Mann co-wrote the book himself with Meg Gardiner, and it hits shelves in August.
Given the new source material, which is both a sequel and a prequel to “Heat,” many have wondered who should play Pacino’s Lt. Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro’s Neil McCauley should a film adaptation come to fruition. Don’t be surprised that De Niro didn’t have much of an answer,...
Pacino was asked the question by moderator Bilge Ebiri at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, where fans were treated to a 4K restoration of Michael Mann’s incredible 1995 crime thriller, but also were given an advanced copy of the book “Heat 2.” Mann co-wrote the book himself with Meg Gardiner, and it hits shelves in August.
Given the new source material, which is both a sequel and a prequel to “Heat,” many have wondered who should play Pacino’s Lt. Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro’s Neil McCauley should a film adaptation come to fruition. Don’t be surprised that De Niro didn’t have much of an answer,...
- 6/18/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Michael Mann greeted guests via video at a retrospective screening of Heat, saying he’d tested positive for Covid so had to stay away. Producer Art Linson and stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro took the stage at the United Palace Theatre in Washington Heights without the writer/director of the iconic crime drama.
But not without a few words: “I’m incredibly disappointed not to be with all of you this evening,” Mann said in a recorded message. “At the Broadway Deli in 1994, I told Art, let’s produce my screenplay and find a director, because maybe I wouldn’t direct it. He told me I was crazy — so this is all his fault,” he joked. “I tested positive for Covid two days ago. I am feeling great and will be out of isolation in a few days. I was so anticipating sitting with good friends, family and...
But not without a few words: “I’m incredibly disappointed not to be with all of you this evening,” Mann said in a recorded message. “At the Broadway Deli in 1994, I told Art, let’s produce my screenplay and find a director, because maybe I wouldn’t direct it. He told me I was crazy — so this is all his fault,” he joked. “I tested positive for Covid two days ago. I am feeling great and will be out of isolation in a few days. I was so anticipating sitting with good friends, family and...
- 6/18/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Mann is ready to rip on Heat 2, a novel he has written with Edgar-winner Meg Gardiner that expands the tapestry of his 1995 crime classic film. The surprise here: the novel coming August 9 from William Morrow through the HarperCollins-based Michael Mann Books imprint will tell an original story about the lives of the characters in that movie both before and after the events depicted in the movie..
To those like myself who’ve watched the atmospheric Los Angeles-based heist thriller dozens of times, the prospect of its creator revisiting the terrain and characters is something to look forward to. To remind, the meticulously plotted mano a mano matchup between LAPD Homicide/Robbery lieutenant Vincent Hanna and master thief Neil McCauley became...
To those like myself who’ve watched the atmospheric Los Angeles-based heist thriller dozens of times, the prospect of its creator revisiting the terrain and characters is something to look forward to. To remind, the meticulously plotted mano a mano matchup between LAPD Homicide/Robbery lieutenant Vincent Hanna and master thief Neil McCauley became...
- 1/19/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
One Shot is a series that seeks to find an essence of cinema history in one single image of a movie. Michael Mann's Heat (1995) is showing on Mubi starting February 5, 2021 in the UK and other countries.LAPD agent Vincent Hanna finds himself in a cargo container situated in the parking lot of a precious metals depository, tracking the actions of master thief Neil McCauley and his crew as they disarm the building’s alarm system through a thermal vision monitor. A member of Hanna’s team accidentally hits the wall of the vehicle with the side of his weapon, causing a slight thud that is audible from the outside. McCauley’s suspicion is aroused. He freezes in place and intuitively looks into the lens of the cops’ hidden surveillance camera. Hanna and McCauley stare at each other for an extended period, marking the first time they share the same visual space in the film.
- 2/10/2021
- MUBI
Few crime dramas are as engrossing and well-crafted as Michael Mann’s Heat.
Initially released in ’95, it’s a true white-knuckle ride featuring best-in-class performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. And that’s despite the fact that they barely share any screentime together. But when they do, it’s electric. Toss in Val Kilmer’s gun-toting Chris Shiherlis, and you have all the makings of a modern classic.
It’s small wonder, then, that Mann continues to flirt with the idea of revisiting Heat, leading the esteemed director to pen his own prequel novel. Granted, it’s still teetering on the verge of release, but when it emerges, blinking into the sunlight, it’ll chart the “formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), Chris Shihirles (Val Kilmer), McCauley’s accomplice Nate (Jon Voight), and other characters” from Mann’s masterpiece.
And best of all?...
Initially released in ’95, it’s a true white-knuckle ride featuring best-in-class performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. And that’s despite the fact that they barely share any screentime together. But when they do, it’s electric. Toss in Val Kilmer’s gun-toting Chris Shiherlis, and you have all the makings of a modern classic.
It’s small wonder, then, that Mann continues to flirt with the idea of revisiting Heat, leading the esteemed director to pen his own prequel novel. Granted, it’s still teetering on the verge of release, but when it emerges, blinking into the sunlight, it’ll chart the “formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), Chris Shihirles (Val Kilmer), McCauley’s accomplice Nate (Jon Voight), and other characters” from Mann’s masterpiece.
And best of all?...
- 5/18/2020
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Considering today’s Hollywood seemingly has little room for adult-focused dramas that don’t appeal to every quadrant, Michael Mann has had to find other ways to tell his stories. As the pandemic hit, he was in production on the pilot for his HBO Max series Tokyo Vice, a crime drama starring Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, and Rinko Kikuchi. While he continues to edit that project with an eye to finish production when it’s safe, he thankfully also has plans to return to the big screen.
Speaking to Deadline, he revealed that his long-planned prequel novel to Heat, set to arrive later this year, won’t just stay on the page. When asked about how the novel is going, he said, “It’s a stack about 10 inches high on my desk right now. We’re on it, and I’m putting time into that and a screenplay I can’t tell you about.
Speaking to Deadline, he revealed that his long-planned prequel novel to Heat, set to arrive later this year, won’t just stay on the page. When asked about how the novel is going, he said, “It’s a stack about 10 inches high on my desk right now. We’re on it, and I’m putting time into that and a screenplay I can’t tell you about.
- 5/16/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
One of the finest films of the 1990s, Micheal Mann's Heat starred Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley, a seasoned thief, and Al Pacino as Lt. Vincent Hanna, an Lapd robbery-homicide detective tasked with tracking down Neil and his crew. There was much hype surrounding the film as it served to bring De Niro and Pacino together in the same scene for the first time, and the subsequent scene…...
- 5/15/2020
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Michael Mann's Heat (1995) is showing November 11 - December 11, 2017 on Mubi in the United Kingdom.Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) emerges from a train with unassuming poise, mingling seamlessly with the other disembarking passengers. As they recede into the background, however, congealing into airy circular blurs of out-of-focus features, Neil becomes the obvious point of attention, even more so as the camera pulls back and follows his journey from a comparative distance. In the guise of a medic, he makes his way to a hospital and coasts through its thoroughfares, passing oblivious employees and patients, until he arrives at his destination: an ambulance, which he steals. Neil’s anonymity enabled the theft and it allowed for his inconspicuous progress. He fit in. He seemed natural. Wherever he went, he had the perceptible appearance of belonging. This is key to what distinguishes Heat, Michael Mann’s 1995 contemporary crime masterpiece. Capitalizing on...
- 12/5/2017
- MUBI
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