Mann added of who he passed the script to: In this case it was Warner Brothers.

Any more than that, I cant talk about.

But its an exciting project.

Michael Mann and a still of Robert De Niro in ‘Heat’

Michael Mann and a still of Robert De Niro in ‘Heat’Getty Images / Everett Collection

Peter Bart: Big B.O.

Val Kilmer, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman and Jon Voight also star.

I think it may have to do with whats in the work.

A Minecraft Movie, Sinners International and Global Box Office

Im not a journeyman director; Id like to be, because I love shooting.

But I put a lot into a film, and so I think sometimes they have layers of relating.

I probably shouldnt even be answering this question to tell you the truth.