As filmmaker Michael Mann is trying to develop a sequel to his epic 1990s crime thriller “Heat,” based on a recently published novel that works as both a prequel and sequel to the 1995 film. Another high-profile heist adaptation is now reportedly in the works as Deadline has revealed a package deal is being put to auction with a feature film adaptation of the Don Winslow novella “Crime 101” that has actors Chris Hemsworth (“Blackhat”) and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) attached for lead roles along with director Bart Layton (“American Animals”) also involved.

The pic is said to be in the vein of “Heat” which is obvious given the source material’s plot.

Here is how Amazon describes Winslow’s novella:

A string of high-level jewel heists up and down the Pacific Coast Highway has gone unsolved for years, mostly because the perpetrator has lived by a strict code he calls “Crime 101”. Police attribute the thefts to the Colombian cartels. But Detective Lou Lubesnick’s gut says it’s the work of just one man. Now the lone-wolf jewel thief is looking for that fabled final last score, and Lou breaks all the rules of “Crime 101”.

The outlet adds that the two main suitors for “Crime 101” have been widdled down to Amazon and Netflix. However, Deadline is under the belief that Amazon has the main edge.

SOURCE: DEADLINE