The filmmaker first published the prequel/sequel to his 1995 crime classic as a novel written with Meg Gardiner.

Michael Mannis ready toHeatthings up one more time.

“It did very well.

Al Pacino and Michael Mann on the set of ‘Heat’

Al Pacino and Michael Mann on the set of ‘Heat’.Warner Bros./Everett Collection

I plan to shoot that next.”

EWconfirmed in AprilthatHeat 2was in the early stages of development for the big screen.

We don’t talk about that yet.

Let me put it this way: Adam and I got along like a house on fire.

We have the same work ethic which is pretty intense.

We like each other and we had a great time working together artistically."

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