The 2010 production of is a high-budget adult feature that serves as a tribute to the 1981 Lawrence Kasdan neo-noir classic of the same name. Directed by Kayden Kross, the film features a notable cast of industry performers and won several awards, including Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene at the 2011 AVN Awards. Lead Cast Members
| Actor | Role | Notes | |--------|------|-------| | Michelle Williams | Matty Walker (originally played by Kathleen Turner) | Williams was the lead attached to the project; she had previously worked with Todd Haynes on Mildred Pierce. | | Ben Foster | The role of Ned Racine (originally William Hurt) was rumored for him, though not officially confirmed. | Foster was a frequent collaborator with Haynes and had starred in 3:10 to Yuma. | Body Heat 2010 Cast
Does that mean the 2010 cast is bad? Not necessarily. It is a different beast. The original Body Heat is an art film. The 2010 version is comfort food. Bateman plays Rae with a constant look of anxiety, whereas Hurt played Ned with arrogant confidence. Rinna plays Sienna as openly conniving, whereas Turner hid her villainy behind a breathy whisper. The 2010 production of is a high-budget adult