It\u2019s the first time the American Psycho star has commented on his rumored appearance in Heat 2, which follows on from Michael Mann\u2019s iconic 1995 heist film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. However, we don\u2019t know which character Bale will play, nor do we know Leonardo DiCaprio\u2019s role. Mann worked with Bale on 2009 crime drama Public Enemies, so his appearance in Heat 2 would see the pair reunite.<\/p>\n
The sequel is an adaptation of the 2022 novel of the same name, a collaboration between director Mann and thriller writer Meg Gardiner. Mann was open about his desire to direct a movie version at the time, and in 2023 was being coy over rumors about Adam Driver taking a role.<\/p>\n
“Let me put it this way: Adam and I got along like a house on fire [on Ferrari],” Mann told Deadline<\/a>. “We have the same work ethic, which is pretty intense. We like each other, and we had a great time working together artistically.\u201d<\/p>\n The Best Al Pacino Movies The Heat 2 novel tells the story of the main characters before and after the events of the first movie, which has sparked speculation about how Mann will tackle portraying younger versions of Pacino and De Niro\u2019s characters.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n