Michael Mann Says He Might Experiment With AI in ‘Heat 2:’ ‘Aging and De-Aging May Be Very Important’

While AI has been dividing Hollywood, Michael Mann is agnostic when it comes to it. In fact, he will likely be experimenting with it in “Heat 2.”

“I don’t I experiment with technology gratuitously,” Mann said. “When I have a dramatic need or esthetic need for it, then I go deep into what I need.”

He added, “Aging and de-aging may be very important in the next film,” Mann said, referring to the long-anticipated sequel to “Heat” which he said yesterday during a wide-ranging masterclass that will hopefully start filming next summer.

Mann, who received the Lumiere Award from the hands of Isabelle Huppert last night, also addressed the fact that “Heat 2” has moved from Warner Bros. to Amazon MGM-owned United Artists and producer Scott Stuber.

“Heat 2” is an “expensive movie to make, but I believe it should be made at the proper size and scale,…