Heat 2 is both a prequel and a sequel. As it dives into the early life of Neil McCauley (played by Robert De Niro in the film Heat), we discover how he transformed from a romantic crime man into the stone cold existential thief with no attachments we meet in the beginning of Heat. We see Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) evolve from a Cali boy thief into a criminal mastermind navigating transnational crime syndicates. And we see an always dogged Detective Hannah (Al Pacino) go after a terrifying villain named Otis Wardell, who could give the bad guys in Silence of the Lambs and Mindhunter universes a run for their fava beans. The book, at 466 pages long, is a hard-boiled, cinematic read that moves as fast as a well-planned heist. If you were obsessed with Heat, you'll want Heat 2 to last. We chatted with Mann over Zoom about the new book, writing, CGI, and the importance of a character's underwear. |
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