Director Michael Mann Injured in Accidental Gun Range Discharge

· Entertainment · United States

Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured on Saturday when a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered during target practice at a sanctioned gun range in Los Angeles, resulting in a superficial injury. He was treated and was being released, and Deadline reported that the incident will not affect his schedule to direct Heat 2 in January. The director is known for crime films including Heat and its planned sequel. The injury is described as minor and not expected to disrupt production plans.

Why it matters：Mann is attached to direct Heat 2 in January, so any disruption to the filmmaker would ripple through the production schedule of a major studio title.

Key points

  • The incident occurred at a sanctioned gun range in Los Angeles
  • The injury was described as superficial
  • Mann is set to direct Heat 2 in January

Sources (original reporting)

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