Hollywood Director Michael Mann Accidentally Injured by Gunshot at Shooting Range
Michael Mann, the acclaimed director, was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the foot at a Los Angeles gun range.
Los Angeles, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : Michael Mann, the renowned Hollywood filmmaker, accidentally shot himself in the foot while at a shooting range in Los Angeles. The incident occurred on November 1, prompting his immediate hospitalization.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Mann, an experienced target shooter, is reported to be in stable condition following the accident. His representatives confirmed that the injury was minor. In a statement, they explained that the gun discharged accidentally while Mann was attempting to secure it in his holster during target practice.
The shooting took place around 4:00 PM at a local range, and police verified that Mann was in good condition when they arrived on the scene.
Mann is well-known for directing iconic films such as “Heat,” “Thief,” “Manhunter,” “Collateral,” and “The Insider.” His most recent project was “Ferrari,” a sports biopic featuring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari and Penélope Cruz as his wife, Laura.
At 83, Mann is currently working on “Heat 2,” a long-anticipated sequel to his 1995 crime drama that starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The original film depicted a gripping confrontation between LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (played by Pacino) and professional thief Neil McCauley (played by De Niro).
The screenplay for “Heat 2” is based on a novel of the same name that Mann co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. This follow-up will explore the early lives of the characters from the original film.
