Heat director Michael Mann rushed to hospital after shooting himself
Director Michael Mann was treated for a minor, accidental gunshot wound to the leg at a Los Angeles shooting range. The filmmaker, currently working on the sequel to his 1995 crime drama Heat, is expected to make a full recovery.
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The incident involves a prominent Hollywood figure and provides a brief update on the status of a highly anticipated film project.
Director and producer Michael Mann was rushed to hospital for treatment after accidentally shooting himself at a gun range yesterday.Mann, an experienced target shooter for decades, suffered the injury at The Range in Los Angeles after target practice as he attempted to holster his firearm and the weapon fired, resulting in him being shot in the leg. His rep later confirmed: "On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann. He was treated and is being released," further describing the injury as "subcutaneous and minor". Related: Stephen Graham confirms his recasted role in "extraordinary" sequel to '90s classicThe Los Angeles Police Department said that officers responded to The Range LA at around 4pm following a call about shots being fired. “Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental.
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