Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Final Talks for Heat 2 Role
Michael Mann’s Heat 2 is set to start shooting in November, with The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach in final talks to play Kelso, previously portrayed by Tom Noonan.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is reportedly in final negotiations to join Michael Mann's Heat 2 as the enigmatic character Kelso, according to TheWrap. Kelso, portrayed by Tom Noonan in the 1995 original, provides crucial intel to the film's protagonist Neil McCauley. Noonan, a two-time Emmy winner, passed away in February. Moss-Bachrach will join a star-studded cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Stephen Graham.
Shooting is set to commence in November. Heat 2, initially a novel by Mann and Meg Gardiner, serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the iconic original film, which is highly regarded as one of the greatest heist films ever made. Mann has long desired to adapt Heat 2 into a movie, ultimately deciding it would be his next project in 2023.
While the original film was produced by Warner Bros., Heat 2 is now under Amazon MGM Studios. Luke, a Senior Editor at IGN, can be found on Bluesky @mrlukereilly for any inquiries about the subject matter.
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