Summary
Austin Butler’supcoming role in a crime thriller could pose a bigger opportunity for him than his rumored role inHeat 2.Having climbed the ranks of Hollywood in recent years, with films such asDune: Part TwoandOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood,Austin Butler’s careerhas taken off since first appearing as an extra on Disney Channel productions. The American actor has been praised for his dedication to performance, with around 40 nominations in the last 14 years, andButler has recently won a BAFTA and a Golden Globefor his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the 2022 biopicElvis.
Michael Mann’sHeat 2is a much-awaited sequel to the American crime film which debuted Robert De Niro and Al Pacino’s first on-screen appearance together. Currently, there are rumors circulating thatAustin Butler received gun training for a role inHeat 2from Taran Butler, who runs the weapons training facility, Taran Tactical. Austin Butler’s rumored role is Chris Shiherlis, who was originally played by Val Kilmer in 1995, which means he has some pretty big shoes to fill. However,Austin Butler may be presented with an even bigger rolewith his casting in the upcoming crime thrillerCity On Fire.
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City On Fire Can Be The Start Of Austin Butler’s First Franchise
The Upcoming Crime Thriller May Be A Big Hit
Austin Butler’sCity On Firewill be a movie adaption of the 2022 novel by Don Winslowand is in the early stages of development. There is currently no full cast list announced, however, Butler is set to play the role of Danny Ryan, a street soldier turned leader following the struggle between two criminal empires.The movie adaption will be headed by Justin Kuritzkes, who wrote the script for the viralChallengersmovie which was released in early 2024. With two big names onboard, and possibly more to come,City On Firemay be quite a big release.
The movie adaption will be headed by Justin Kuritzkes, who wrote the script for the viralChallengersmovie which was released earlier this year.
If the mob/mafia genre filmdoes become a hit, there is a chance for Sony Pictures 3000 (who will produce the film) to create a possible franchise, asCity On Fireis actually the first book of a trilogy. AlthoughAustin Butler appeared inDune: Part Two, he was not in the firstDunefilm, and so he has yet to be featured consecutively in any franchise. Therefore, aCity On Firefranchise would mean Austin Butler could feature in his first franchise from the beginning, as the lead role, joining well-known Hollywood actors, and increasing his popularity.
A City On Fire Trilogy Gives Austin Butler A Bigger Role Than Heat 2 Can Offer
Austin Butler’s rumored involvement in the highly anticipatedHeat 2allows him to play an iconic role that would undoubtedly boost his popularity. However, despite walking in the shoes of the greats, Butler would only be a supporting lead inHeat 2, assuming Chris Shiherlis continues his trajectory from the first movie, whilstDon Winslow’sCity On Fireoffers him the bigger role as solo lead.The crime-thrillerwould giveAustin Butlerthe perfect chance to show off his full range, center stage. Given his recent performances, he definitely has the potential to pull off a franchise – an opportunity thatCity On Fireprovides.
Heat 2
Cast
Heat 2 is the sequel to Michael Man’s 1995 critically-acclaimed crime film, Heat. The movie starred Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer. In 2022, Mann, along with co-author Meg Gardiner, released Heat 2: A Novel. The book follows the characters before and after the events of the 1995 film, and the movie for Heat 2 follows the same premise. In July 2022, Mann confirmed a movie adaptation for Heat 2 was in the works, and in April 2023, Adam Driver was confirmed to play a younger version of De Niro’s character Neil McCauley.
