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Austin Butler Plays Coy When Asked About ‘Heat 2’ Rumors of Him Playing Young Val Kilmer, Alongside Adam Driver as Young De Niro: “I Love the First Film, but No Comment on That”


The Bikeriders star talks Heat 2 and Ari Aster's next movie

Austin Butler has addressed those Heat 2 rumors – and, while he may be keeping mum on that movie for now, he can share a little something about his upcoming Western, Eddington, directed by Ari Aster. Heat 2 will act as both a prequel and a sequel to the 1995 crime drama, with Michael Mann back in the director's chair and Adam Driver reportedly taking over from Robert De Niro to play McCauley. Butler is one of its members, wildcard Benny, while Jodie Comer is his love interest Kathy and Tom Hardy is gang leader Johnny.

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