"Heat" Director Michael Mann Shoots Self In Leg
Director Michael Mann was hospitalized with a minor leg injury after an accidental discharge of a firearm at a Los Angeles shooting range. The 83-year-old filmmaker is expected to recover quickly and continue work on his upcoming project, 'Heat 2'.
Why it matters
As a prominent Hollywood figure, the health and safety of Michael Mann are of interest to the film industry, particularly regarding the status of his highly anticipated sequel.
“Collateral,” “The Insider” and “Heat” director Michael Mann was sent to hospital yesterday after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range reports TMZ .
The 83-year-old is an an experienced target shooter and had been apparently trying to holster his weapon during target practice at a sanctioned gun range yestrday afternoon when the firearm went off.
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