Oscar-winning actor confirms role in Heat sequel alongside Leonardo DiCaprio
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Oscar-winning actor confirms role in Heat sequel alongside Leonardo DiCaprio
"Christian Bale confirmed that he is signed on for the sequel in an interview with Fox News journalist Jake Hamilton, saying: 'I'll be back in Chicago soon for !' Rumors about Bale joining the cast circulated in November, but Tuesday marks the first time that the American Psycho star addressed the sequel."
"Mann's new project is based on his 2022 novel Heat 2, written with Meg Gardiner. The book serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the original crime thriller starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino."
"Heat, which centers around a group of thieves in Los Angeles, is considered one of the best thrillers ever and has been acclaimed over the years for its star-studded performances as well as its action scenes. In addition to its leading men, the cult classic starred the late Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, Jon Voight and Natalie Portman."
Christian Bale has confirmed his casting in Michael Mann's Heat 2, joining Leonardo DiCaprio for the highly anticipated sequel to the 1995 crime thriller. The project is based on Mann's 2022 novel Heat 2, co-written with Meg Gardiner, which serves as both a prequel and sequel to the original film. Production is scheduled to begin in August with filming planned across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Singapore, and Paraguay. The original Heat, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, is regarded as one of cinema's greatest thrillers. The new film will feature characters from the original, including detective Vincent Hanna and criminal Neil McCauley, raising questions about how Mann will portray younger versions of these iconic characters.
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