{
  "id": 9583098,
  "title": "Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Final Talks for Kelso Role in ‘Heat 2’ | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ebon-moss-bachrach-in-final-talks-for-kelso-role-in-heat-2-exclusive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:11:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/heat-2-ebon-moss-bachrach-kelso-casting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ebon Moss-Bachrach is on the verge of securing the role of Kelso in the upcoming \"Heat 2\" sequel. The actor, a two-time Emmy winner for his work on \"The Bear,\" is currently in final negotiations to take on the character, which was originally portrayed by Tom Noonan in the 1995 film. Tom Mann, the director, and the production team opted for Moss-Bachrach over Guy Pearce, an earlier name that had been thrown around. The film is set to begin shooting in November, with an already impressive cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Stephen Graham. Other actors joining the ensemble include Odessa Young and María Cid, who are in talks to play Charlene and Gabi, respectively. Notably, Moss-Bachrach is a familiar face in Hollywood, having also contributed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and appearing on Broadway in \"Dog Day Afternoon.\" \"Heat 2\" is both a sequel to the 1995 original and an adaptation of a novel by Mann and Meg Gardiner, which was an international bestseller. The film is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, and Nick Nesbitt, with Shane Salerno and Eric Roth serving as executive producers.",
  "summary": "The Michael Mann-directed sequel starts shooting in November The post Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Final Talks for Kelso Role in ‘Heat 2’ | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}