Michael Mann plans to adapt ‘Heat 2’ novel into a “very large ambitious movie”

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“The Gray Man” is Netflix’s biggest action movie to date (its budget is said to be more than $200 million) – and one of its best.The new Russo Brothers movie stars Ryan Gosling as the shadowy agent of the title, who gets involved in a job gone wrong and soon finds himself being hunted by Chris Evans as a mustachioed psychopath. There’s some truly harrowing spy-versus-spy action and some nice emotional beats as well.

We are on the verge of Michael Mann releasing his highly-anticipated “Heat” follow-up novel. And, as you might expect, discussion about the “Heat” prequel/sequel novel brings up questions about a possible film, which Mann has already expressed interest in previously.

EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone has been set by director Michael Mann to play a key role in Ferrari, which is revving up for an August 1 production start in Italy. Leone has just signed with CAA and joins a cast that includes Adam Driver in the title role, alongside Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley as the women in his life.

Today, we lost the inimitable actor James Caan at the age of 82. Known for his no-nonsense, salt-of-the-earth, hot-headed tough-guy roles, Sonny in “The Godfather,” “Rollerball,” “Alien Nation,” and “The Gambler,” Caan was actually similar to the world of Marlon Brando: a hyper-masculine man who could still access all sides of his emotional and vulnerable sides.

Carson Burton Michael Mann and Kathy Bates have both shared tributes to “The Godfather” and “Misery” star James Caan, who died today at 82 years old.“What a terrible and tragic loss,” Mann wrote in a statement to Variety. “Jimmy was not just a great actor with total commitment and a venturesome spirit, but he had a vitality in the core of his being that drove everything from his art and friendship to athletics and very good times. There was a core of values within him about how people should be, more or less.

Gallery: 20 actors who will always be associated with one character (Espresso)But by the early 1980s he began to sour on films, though Michael Mann's 1981 neo-noir heist film “Thief," in which he played a professional safecracker looking for a way out, is among his most admired films. “The fun of it was taken away,” he told an interviewer in 1981. “I’ve done pictures where I’d rather do time.

The late, great James Caan, who died today, had a career that spanned 55 years and included classic films such as Howard Hawks’ El Dorado, Michael Mann’s Thief, Rob Reiner’s Misery, Jon Favreau’s Elf and, of course, Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, The Godfather.

Legendary actor James Caan has passed away.

The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.End of tweetCaan was born in the Bronx in 1940, the son of Jewish immigrants from Germany. Caan grew up in Sunnyside, Queens and would attend Michigan State University to play college football.Afterward, Caan got bit by the acting bug and attended New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre to study acting for the next five years under Sanford Meisner.Caan would break out playing Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo in 1971’s “Brians Song” opposite Billy Dee Williams, who starred as fellow Bears running back Gale Sayers.

Legendary actor James Caan has passed away.

A star-studded mystery. Everything about the movie Amsterdam is being kept top-secret, but the crime-comedy makes it clear that the cast — which includes Taylor Swift and Chris Rock — is to die for.

The 1995 heist movie “Heat” is arguably one of the acclaimed entries in the cops-and-robbers genre of the last 30 years, if not longer. It’s a masterclass of how to construct a crime thriller with action elements, and director Michael Mann has been itching to revisit that world which led to him to co-write a prequel/sequel novel with Meg Gardiner that will be released in early August.

Good Morning America is a staple morning fixture in many people's homes around the United States, so any major changes don't go unnoticed.MORE: George Stephanopoulos takes break from show as popular co-star steps inAnd on Monday, the program's three main anchors, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan, were all missing from the show.This is because it was a national holiday - July 4 - and so instead they were subbed by Janai Norman, Whit Johnson and Eva Pilgrim.VIDEO: GMA's George Stephanopoulos surprises Michael Strahan in the best way live on airThe trio are no strangers to GMA themselves, as they are the weekend hosts - and their appearance on Monday's show went down a treat with fans.MORE: George Stephanopoulos makes rare social media appearance alongside daughters for Father's DayMORE: Michael Strahan makes hilarious remark about co-star George Stephanopoulos"This combo is the greatest in the morning," one wrote, while another commented: "Such a good show!"The show included the hosts tucking into a Fourth of July feast, and an interview with Thor star Chris Hemsworth.There's nothing like a #July4th barbecue! @joeisidori has us drooling over these burgers and grilled street corn.

K.J. Yossman “Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey is being sued for $1.5 million by her former U.K.

Natalie Portman revealed that her Thor franchise costar Chris Hemsworth had to hide behind a tree while picking up his kids from school to avoid attracting too much attention. The actor, who next appears in Thor: Love and Thunder (out 7 July), was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Saturday (25 June) and spoke about filming the fourth movie in the series in Hemsworth’s native Australia.

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The world premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder just took place in Los Angeles and now critics are speaking out with the first reactions to the new Marvel film!

ANNE HATHAWAY walked the red carpet in a head-turning black gown.