Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale Join Michael Mann's Heat 2 Sequel

Michael Mann is directing Heat 2, a sequel to his acclaimed 1995 crime thriller Heat. Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale have officially joined the cast, marking Bale's first confirmation and collaboration with DiCaprio. The film adapts the 2022 novel Heat 2, expanding the story of characters originally played by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Production is expected to begin soon, with filming planned in multiple international locations. Specific roles for DiCaprio and Bale remain unconfirmed.