Heat 2 to Start Filming January 19 as New Regency Battles Mann Over Rights
New Regency has asked a court to declare Michael Mann's copyright termination notices for the 1995 film invalid, according to Deadline.
Heat 2 is officially set to begin shooting on January 19, 2027, even as New Regency pursues a legal case against director Michael Mann over the copyright of the original Heat screenplay.
New Regency has taken Mann to court seeking a declaration that his copyright termination notices for the 1995 film are invalid, reportedly arguing that Heat was a work for hire. According to Deadline, a spokesman for Mann said the filing concerns original writing Mann did on screenplays in the 1980s that evolved into Heat.
Adam Driver recently confirmed he has joined Heat 2 and will play Otis Wardell. He discussed the role on The Rich Eisen Show. Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Stephen Graham are also among the cast.
The original Heat, directed by Mann and starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, was released in 1995. Driver previously worked with Mann on Ferrari in 2023.
Quick answers
When does Heat 2 start filming?
Heat 2 is set to begin shooting on January 19, 2027.
Who is in the cast of Heat 2?
Adam Driver, who will play Otis Wardell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Stephen Graham are among the cast.
Why is New Regency taking Michael Mann to court?
New Regency is seeking a declaration that Mann's copyright termination notices for the Heat screenplay are invalid, reportedly arguing the film was a work for hire.