Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio confirmed for lead roles in Heat 2

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Michael Mann 's long-awaited sequel is officially turning up the heat. After years of work, negotiations, and hope to finally turn his prequel/sequel novel Heat 2 into a feature follow-up to his acclaimed 1995 crime epic, the date is finally set for production to begin. A new report revealed that plans are for filming to get underway in November, with Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio now reportedly set in stone for the lead roles. Deals for both stars are said to be closed or in the final stages, with the duo all but expected to reach an agreement to pick up where the Al Pacino and Robert De Niro -led film left off. With their official casting also came confirmation of who they'll be playing.