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Jason Clarke Joins Michael Mann’s $175 Million Heat 2?.

5/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Australian actor Jason Clarke is confirmed to join Michael Mann’s Heat 2 by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists.
Heat 2 is a prequel-sequel hybrid adapted from Michael Mann’s 2022 novel co-written with Meg Gardiner.
The budget is $150-$175 million.
The film earned $37.2 million in California tax credits.
Filming runs September 2026–March 2027 on a seven-month shoot in Los Angeles, Chicago, Paraguay and Singapore, with a 77-day Los Angeles schedule.

History

Historical Context

In 2000 California launched a film-production tax credit, allocating up to $500 million; by 2005 the program reported $2.5 billion in economic activity and 30,000 jobs. The success spurred other states to adopt similar incentives throughout the 1990s-2000s. Today Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists are using those credits for the $150-$175 million Heat 2 shoot across Los Angeles and abroad.

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Story summary

Australian actor Jason Clarke is confirmed to join Michael Mann’s Heat 2 by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists.
Heat 2 is a prequel-sequel hybrid adapted from Michael Mann’s 2022 novel co-written with Meg Gardiner.
The budget is $150-$175 million.
The film earned $37.2 million in California tax credits.
Filming runs September 2026–March 2027 on a seven-month shoot in Los Angeles, Chicago, Paraguay and Singapore, with a 77-day Los Angeles schedule.

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