Renowned director Michael Mann has announced that a sequel to his acclaimed crime thriller, Heat, is in the works after almost three decades. Heat 2 will serve as both a prequel and a sequel to the original 1995 film, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Mann confirmed in a recent interview that Heat 2 will be his next project, with the film based on the 2022 novel of the same name written by Mann and Meg Gardiner. The prequel/sequel will delve into the formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna and elite criminals Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, and Nate.