Michael Mann sustained a gunshot wound while visiting a shooting range in Los Angeles

Incident at Range LA

83-year-old American director Michael Mann ended up in hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The incident took place on Saturday at Range LA, located in Los Angeles. According to information obtained by TMZ, the incident occurred when the filmmaker was attempting to put a firearm into a holster.

Details and health condition

The shot was fired at approximately 16:00. Representatives of the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that Mann's condition was stable at the time of the call to law enforcement. Later, the director's spokespeople reported that he sustained a superficial injury, received the necessary medical assistance, and had already been discharged from the hospital.

Filmography and current projects

Michael Mann is the author of such well-known films as "Heat", "Thief", "Manhunter", "Collateral" and "Insider". His last feature film was "Ferrari", which premiered in 2023. Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz starred in this picture.

Currently, the director is actively working on a sequel to his 1995 crime drama. The new project titled "Heat 2" will serve as both a sequel and a prequel to the original film, which starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.