At Los Angeles Range, Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself; He’s Hospitalized in Stable Condition
Accidental discharge at range
Mann was injured Saturday at a gun range in Los Angeles. His representative said a weapon discharged while holstered, causing a superficial injury, and that Mann was being released after treatment.
Details of the incident
Sources told TMZ that Mann was trying to holster his gun during target practice when it fired. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Mann’s upcoming film
Mann is in pre-production on Heat 2. Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Graham and Christian Bale are reportedly attached to star. The film follows Heat, Mann’s 1995 crime drama starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer and Jon Voight. More than three decades separate the two films.
Career and Academy recognition
Mann’s directing credits include Thief, The Insider, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, Public Enemies and Ferrari. His films span several decades, with Ferrari released in 2023. He has earned four Academy Award nominations. They include best director, best picture and best adapted screenplay for The Insider, as well as best picture for The Aviator.
Key points
- Michael Mann was hospitalized Saturday after an accidental gun discharge at a Los Angeles range.
- His representative called the injury superficial; police said Mann was in stable condition.
- Mann is in pre-production on Heat 2, with three actors reportedly attached.
- The director has received four Academy Award nominations.