Heat 2 Return & Who Should Play His Character In Flashbacks Addressed By Original Star

One original star from Heat has addressed his possible return in Heat 2, alongside who should portray a younger version of his character in flashbacks the film will feature. The upcoming Heat 2 is an adaptation of Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner’s 2022 novel of the same name, which serves as a sequel to Mann’s 1995 movie Heat. The story takes place both before and after the events of the original film, which the co-writer and original director intends to adapt on the big screen. This includes the return of some characters from the original movie.

Speaking with Moviefone, Danny Trejo, who portrayed the character Gilbert Trejo in the original Heat, revealed he’s talked with Mann in hopes of reprising his role for Heat 2. The actor also believed that his son, also an actor and also named Gilbert Trejo, would be the perfect person to portray a younger version of his character in the movie. Check out what Trejo had to say below:

I keep bugging him. “Hey, I want to be in that.” If it’s before [the original movie], my son [Gilbert] can do it.

What Trejo’s Statement Means For Heat 2

He Could Come Back In The New Movie

Trejo’s character in Heat, Gilbert, served as a getaway driver for professional thief Neil McCauley (Robert de Niro), becoming an integral part of the movie as it goes on. After quitting as McCauley’s getaway driver, the latter suspects he’s now working with the LAPD. However, he later discovers Trejo mortally wounded, who reveals Roger Van Zant (William Fichtner) to have intimidated him into offering information about his boss. This eventually has consequences for the entire movie, which primarily focuses on Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) trying to capture the thief.

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While the death of Trejo’s character in the original movie means he’s unlikely to make an appearance in the sequel, a younger version of himself played by his son isn’t out of the realm of possibility. His character and his son also share the same name, a connection that would make his portrayal all the more fitting. Since Heat 2 is becoming a movie, albeit with few concrete updates since the novel came out, Gilbert’s casting seems like the easiest choice, especially now that the original actor has tossed a contender into the conversation.

Our Take On Danny Trejo’s Statement On Heat 2

The Movie Could Briefly Bring Him Back Depending On The Circumstances

While the character’s death in Heat makes it unlikely for Trejo to come back, flashback sequences featuring the character aren’t out of the realm of possibility. Since he’s already pitched his son to portray a younger version of himself in the film, it could be the perfect way to replace him while keeping the spirit of his character intact. Although there’s still much to learn about the upcoming movie, the original actor’s hopes underscore the potential of his character’s return.

Source: Moviefone

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.