Leonardo DiCaprio Confirms Work With Michael Mann on Heat 2
His role remains undecided, with Mann developing a stand-alone continuation from his novel.
Overview
- DiCaprio says he is actively working with Mann and describes Heat 2 as an homage that stands on its own rather than a rehash.
- He confirms he and Mann are still choosing which character he will play, declining to specify between Vincent Hanna and Chris Shiherlis.
- Mann is adapting his Heat 2 novel, co-written with Meg Gardiner, with the film drawing on both past and future timelines.
- DiCaprio notes the project is a ways from production, and a 2026 start has only been reported as speculation by some outlets.
- Casting chatter has linked several big names, but no additional roles are confirmed, and DiCaprio also says he will not appear in David Fincher’s Cliff Booth film.