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This episode discusses the official casting of Stephen Graham in Michael Mann’s upcoming crime film, Heat 2, which functions as both a prequel and a sequel to the 1995 original. While his specific character is not officially confirmed, reports suggest Graham will portray a younger version of Neil McCauley, a role famously originated by Robert De Niro. The source highlights that the production has also secured high-profile stars like Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio to take over other iconic roles from the first movie. Beyond these updates, the episode reflects on De Niro’s expansive film career and his positive endorsement of Graham as his successor. This high-budget project, based on Mann’s own novel, is scheduled to begin filming soon with an ensemble that includes Odessa Young and Austin Butler.
