Acclaimed director Michael Mann has confirmed that his next film will be "Heat 2", a sequel-prequel to his 1995 classic crime thriller, "Heat". This announcement followed the release of his upcoming first film in eight years, "Ferrari".

Mann and co-author Meg Gardiner released a crime novel, which served as both a prequel and sequel to the original "Heat". This novel explored the backstories and future events of the key characters from the groundbreaking film, with a focus on Detective Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, and Nate. Mann, having seen success with the book, plans to bring these stories to the silver screen.

Earlier this year, reports indicated that Adam Driver, who worked with Mann on "Ferrari", was under consideration for the role of young Neil McCauley in the film adaptation of "Heat 2". Though Mann refrained from confirming the casting, he had only positive remarks about working with Driver, hinting that a reunion could be on the cards.

As "Heat" remains a fan-favorite and is widely recognized as one of Mann's finest works, anticipation for the sequel was already high. Now, with "Ferrari" nearing its release, it seems like "Heat 2" has become a top priority for the experienced filmmaker.

The precise details, casting, and release date of "Heat 2" are yet to be announced, leaving fans eager for more information about this follow-up movie to a beloved classic.