“Heat 2”: Ana de Armas and other superstars are said to be in talks for the action milestone sequel

In fact, the thought of a late “Heat” sequel would make you cringe. The status of the 1995 original, in which Robert De Niro and Al Pacino delivered a unique duel led by Michael Mann, is too brutal. The omens for the sequel aren’t bad at all. Not only because the novel by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner generated quite positive reactions. If you believe the rumours, you really want to get good people on board for the camera.

creators Daniel Richtman claims to have heard that Ana de Armas (“The Gray Man”) will play the female lead in “Heat 2”. The character, who would be called Elisa, is the Mexican lover of Neil McCauley (1995 by Robert De Niro). However, it should be made clear here again: it is just a rumor that has not yet been confirmed. It’s unknown if Ana de Armas is actually in negotiations for “Heat 2,” let alone when the movie will actually go into production.

More Superstar Rumors for “Heat 2”

The well-connected Josh Horowitz, who also hosts the Happy Sad Confused podcast, also has some hot rumors ready, which he shared via has shared. He is said to have noticed that Adam Driver (“65”) is in talks for the role of young Vincent Hanna. This was embodied in “Heat” by Al Pacino. Austin Butler (“Elvis”) was allegedly targeted by young Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in 1995. And here again the hint: these are just rumors.

But if the rumors hold any truth and we expect a “Heat 2” featuring Ana de Armas, Adam Driver and Austin Butler, then the already existing anticipation would certainly be rekindled. Al Pacino has one himself interview said last year that he was interested in young Vincent Timothy Chalamet would wish. Perhaps the “Dune” star is still in the running. In any case, the interest of top actors should be a matter of course for a project like “Heat 2”.

At this point, Michael Mann is even teaming up with Adam Driver. In his biopic “Ferrari”, he plays Italian racing driver and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari, who faces family problems during the preparations for the 1957 Mille Migli. There has not yet been a German cinema release. However, the partnership between Driver and Mann is an argument that lends some credence to the “Heat 2” rumors. To date, however, it has not yet been confirmed whether Michael Mann will return to the director’s chair in the sequel.

That’s what “Heat 2” is about

The story of the novel, which appeared at the end of 2022, begins a day after the end of “Heat”. This is where Chris Shiherlis hides in Koreatown. Wounded and insane, he desperately tries to leave Los Angeles. LAPD Detective Vincent Hanna is on the hunt for him. He killed Shiherlis’ brother-in-arms Neil McCauley hours earlier in a shootout. Now Hanna is determined to capture or kill Shiherlis, the last survivor of McCauley’s crew, before he disappears from the city.

As events bounce back and forth, we find ourselves in 1988. Seven years before the events of “Heat”. After touring the West Coast and the US-Mexico border, McCauley, Shiherlis and their crew are now trying to do crooked things in Chicago. This is where Chicago homicide detective Vincent Hanna becomes aware of the ruthless gang…