Michael Mann was hospitalized after an accident at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday, October 31. The director’s representative said a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, causing a superficial injury. Mann was treated and was being released, according to a statement shared on Sunday, November 1.
Sources cited by TMZ said Mann was trying to holster his weapon during target practice at around 4 p.m. at The Range LA, a members-only shooting club. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he received treatment for subcutaneous and minor injuries.
Mann, 83, is an experienced target shooter and has practiced for decades. He is known for directing films including Heat, Collateral, Manhunter, Miami Vice, Public Enemies, The Last of the Mohicans and Ferrari, starring Adam Driver.
The director is also working on a sequel to his 1995 crime film Heat, which is expected to begin filming early next year. Mann recently discussed the project and said modern technology, including aging and de-aging tools, would be important to the film.
During an October press conference at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, where he received an honorary award, Mann described Heat 2 as an expensive and complex production. He said the story could involve locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Paraguay and possibly Singapore.
The sequel is expected to revisit the lives of Vincent Hanna, Neil McCauley and Chris Shiherlis during a period before the original film. Mann said the use of contemporary technology could allow the original actors to portray younger versions of their characters.
Sources: Us Weekly.