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Fresh from his highly appreciated performance inDune: Part Two, Austin Butler is rumored to be in talks to join the cast of Michael Mann’s acclaimed sequel,Heat 2. The film is a follow-up to Mann’s intense 1995 heist thrillerHeat, which starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Austin Butler’s potential involvement in the project has sparked excitement among fans. However, the actor maintained radio silence and coyly avoided questions, which even led many fans to draw comparisons to Andrew Garfield’s secrecy over his rumoredAmazing Spider-Man 3.
Austin Butler is Keeping Mum About His Rumored Role inHeat 2
Following the success ofAl Pacinoand Robert De Niro’s 1995 crime thrillerHeat, by Michael Mann, the filmmaker recently announced his desire to develop a sequel to his cult classic. With Mann being back in the director’s chair, the potential sequel is reportedly set to feature Adam Driver inRobert De Niro’s role as Neil McCauley.
Heath Ledger Wasn’t the Only Batman Actor Who Inspired Austin Butler’s Scary Dune 2 Performance
Meanwhile, the acclaimed actorAustin Butler, rising to prominence through his titular role inElvis, is also making headlines surrounding his rumored appearance inHeat 2, alongside Adam Driver. Although nothing has been confirmed so far, fans are excited to learn more about the project and alleged cast.
However, upon asking Austin Butler about his potential role inMichael Mann’s sequel, the actor chose to coyly avoid addressing the questions. Butler could neither agree nor deny his involvement in the reported movie. Speaking withTotal FilmviaGamesRadar,theDune: Part Twoactorsimply noted,
Yeah, I… I mean, I love the first film, but no comment on that.
While Austin Butler isrumored to be playing Chris Shiherlis, the right-hand man of career thief Neil McCauley, and the role played by Val Kilmer in the original movie, the actor maintained silence about the reports. Moving ahead with other questions about his involvement in Ari Aster’sEddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Butler spoke about his excitement surrounding that project.
Austin Butler Follows Andrew Garfield’s Steps in Maintaining Secrecy
After Austin Butler refused to give out information regarding his potential involvement inHeat 2, fans were quick to compare him withAndrew Garfield. Considering the MCU actor has been keeping shut about his alleged involvement in a potentialAmazing Spider-Man 3movie, fans found a striking resemblance in Butler’s coy behavior.
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Following Andrew Garfield’s return alongside Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’sSpider-Man: No Way Home, the actor made headlines for his return in theallegedAmazing Spider-Man 3movie. However, speaking withTHR, Garfield strategically avoided offering either positive or negative responses.
Similarly, despite being rumored to appear as Chris Shiherlis in theHeatsequel, Austin Butler avoided addressing the reports. Instead of giving a solid response, the actor chose to tease and confuse fans a bit more about his potential involvement. However, while details of the film’s plot and casting remain scarce, fans eagerly anticipate an undoubtedly fresh perspective to the story.
With a lack of confirmation, fans can only speculate on the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. But since the original film is widely regarded as a classic, moviegoers believe, with Michael Mann back in the director’s seat, the sequel will be equally impressive if not better.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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