Michael Mann confirms that the Fire Against Fire sequel is his next film

Michael Mann She confirmed that she is in the process of producing the sequel to Fire against fire (heat), an action film that premiered in 1995 and has established itself as one of the most prominent films in the genre. After many rumours.. Man I have approved the development of this continuation.

The director had mentioned in previous statements that he had not yet determined many aspects of the second part, including the crew. In a recent interview, he expressed: “I don't really know who I'm going to cast until I write the script, but I'm in the middle of the writing process now. Warner Bros. has been very patient.

Now, the director has confirmed that the sequel will Fire against fire He is “definitely” Your next project. He confirmed that the film will be inspired by the novel Heat 2which he co-wrote Meg Gardiner. He revealed that production is underway and filming is expected to begin in the coming months.

The first installment of the saga focused on Neil McAuleyA cunning and dangerous criminal in the detectives Vincent Hannawhose lives are intertwined in an intense and exciting confrontation. Macauley Leading a gang of professional thieves, a detective becomes obsessed with catching him, leading them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse on the streets of Los Angeles. in Fire vs Fire 2which will serve as a prequel and sequel simultaneously, will delve deeper into the characters Hannah (Al Pacino), Chris Sheehairlis (Val Kilmer) And Macauley (Robert De Niro), exploring their stories before and after the events of the original film.

To address the challenges of depicting time jumps in film, Man He shared his thoughts on the process: “It will be a mix [de efectos visuales y maquillaje]. Therefore, it will not be Robert [De Niro] And al [Pacino] Those who play McCauley and Hannah. And it will actually start eight years before the movie. It starts in 1988 and then jumps to 2000.

Although the news is still fresh, speculation has begun about a possible participation Adam Driver In the sequel, due to his previous work with Man in Ferrari. Another name that has sparked interest is Butler Austin (Elvis), who has been seen practicing archery in recent months, sparking rumors of a potential cameo role in the film.