Director Michael Mann injured in gun range accident
Director Michael Mann, 83, was injured when a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered. His representative described the leg injury as superficial.
Director Michael Mann was injured at an official gun range in Los Angeles on Sunday. A weapon accidentally discharged while holstered.
It caused a superficial wound to his leg. Mann directed the crime films Heat, Collateral and Thief.
He has been an experienced target shooter for decades. Mann was taken to hospital, treated and released the same day.
The 83-year-old continues working in Hollywood. He recently directed Ferrari with Adam Driver.
He is developing a sequel to Heat.
- 83 years old
- Mann's age
- Ferrari with Adam Driver
- Recent film
- Heat sequel, filming early next year
- In development
Why it mattersThe accident shows risks that even experienced shooters face. Michael Mann continues to work creatively in Hollywood at 83.
AustraliaMichael Mann's films are widely watched in Australia, and this incident affects his ongoing projects including the Heat sequel due to film next year.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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