American director and screenwriter Michael Mann has been admitted to a hospital following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg at a shooting range in Los Angeles. The incident was first reported by TMZ, which cited sources indicating that the 83-year-old filmmaker was attempting to holster his weapon around 4:00 PM on Saturday when the firearm discharged.
Following the discharge, Mann was transported via ambulance to a local medical facility. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the event, noting that police officers and firefighters responded to The Range LA after receiving reports of the accident. Authorities stated that Mann had no intention of harming himself and was injured while participating in training exercises when he accidentally fired a shot at his own leg.
While TMZ attempted to reach the director's agent for an immediate comment without success, Variety reported that representatives for the filmmaker issued a statement clarifying the situation. They described the incident as an accidental discharge from a holster on Saturday, resulting in a superficial wound. According to the statement, Mann has been treated and is expected to be discharged.
Mann is widely recognized for directing films such as Heat, Manhunter, Collateral, and Insider. His most recent directorial effort was the 2023 film Ferrari, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari and Penelope Cruz as his wife Laura. He is currently developing Heat 2, a highly anticipated sequel to his 1995 drama featuring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The original film depicted the intense rivalry between LAPD detective Vincent Hanna and professional thief Neil McCauley.
The upcoming sequel, adapted from a 2022 novel co-written by Mann and Meg Gardiner, is described as both a sequel and a prequel to the original. It will explore the lives of the characters portrayed by Pacino and De Niro. According to Variety, the cast for the new project is expected to include Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Adam Driver.
Sources: ANSA Cultura.