Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Gun Range
IndieWire • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Michael Mann, renowned director of films like "Heat" and "The Insider," accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range during target practice, sustaining a minor, superficial wound.
- Mann, an experienced shooter, was treated at a local hospital and has been released; the incident was confirmed as accidental by police following a "shots fired" call at The Range LA.
- The 83-year-old filmmaker is known for gritty crime dramas and has received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Director for "The Insider."
- Mann's recent work includes the 2023 film "Ferrari," and he is preparing to shoot a sequel to "Heat," starring Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stephen Graham.
- In addition to his film career, Mann co-created the 1980s TV series "Miami Vice" and directed its film adaptation.
