Heat 2’s Star-Studded Cast Isn’t Guaranteed for Michael Mann Movie Sequel
Heat 2 is officially a go, but the film’s potentially star-studded cast isn’t as guaranteed as many people think just yet.
What do we know about Heat 2’s cast?
According to a recent post on social media from Deadline’s Justin Kroll, the idea that Leonardo DiCaprio — who is said to be circling the lead role in the sequel — is a shoe-in for the movie should not be treated as fact. Kroll said “a lot of actors” have met with director Michael Mann in the past to talk about the role, and even DiCaprio himself is “still a maybe” when it comes to being in it.
In a separate report from Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, he notes that other actors like Austin Butler, Adam Driver, and Bradley Cooper have all met with Mann about the movie, confirming reports from years ago. Sneider also noted that Cooper could be being eyed to be the back up choice for DiCaprio, who is rumored to be playing Chris Shiherlis, the role portrayed by Val Kilmer in the original, should DiCaprio decide not to be in the movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, after Warner Bros. decided to let the movie be shopped around in August 2025, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists division is now in talks to acquire the rights to the movie. Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, and Nick Nesbitt have also now joined the project as producers.
From the sounds of it, we’ll have to wait for more concrete info on casting, although it seems like the eventual movie will feature a massive, star-studded group whenever it does come out.
A release date for Heat 2, which will be executive produced by Eric Roth and Shane Salerno, has not yet been set.
Source: Comingsoon.net