{
  "id": 9635566,
  "title": "Ebon Moss-Bachrach could be feeling the Heat 2 around the corner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ebon-moss-bachrach-could-be-feeling-the-heat-2-around-the-corner",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:47:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/ebon-moss-bachrach-in-talks-for-heat-2-michael-mann"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ebon Moss-Bachrach, best known for his portrayal of the blue-eyed Thing in Fantastic Four: First Steps, has been navigating through demanding roles in both The Bear and Andor. Despite his experience with high-pressure environments, he is currently exploring the possibility of taking on a new challenge in the form of Michael Mann's Heat 2. TheWrap reports that Moss-Bachrach is in final discussions to play the role of criminal consultant Kelso, a position previously occupied by Tom Noonan. This comes as a surprise as the role was initially won over Guy Pearce. Should Moss-Bachrach accept the offer, he would join a star-studded cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Stephen Graham, who will be taking over Neil McCauley's role from Robert De Niro. Other actors reportedly joining the project include Odessa Young as Charlene, previously portrayed by Ashley Judd, and María Cid as the new character \"Gabi.\" It is worth noting that Indira Navarrette is not considered for this role.",
  "summary": "The actor is reportedly in final talks to join the Michael Mann sequel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}