Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg
Heat director Michael Mann was hospitalized with minor injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Halloween.
Michael Mann, the director of the film "Heat," was hospitalized on Halloween after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range in Los Angeles. TMZ and local authorities confirmed the news, with Mann's representative stating that he was treated and released from the hospital. The incident occurred during a training exercise, with Mann reportedly sending a weapon that had been holstered into his leg, resulting in a superficial injury.
Mann, an 83-year-old filmmaker known for his work on crime dramas like "Heat," "Public Enemies," and "Manhunter," is a highly experienced target shooter. The accident occurred while filming the sequel to "Heat," starring Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio, with additional cast members including Stephen Graham and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The filmmaker is currently focusing on putting the pieces of the sequel together behind the scenes.
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