Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann was rushed to the hospital after sustaining an injury in a gun range accident.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, after Mann, 82, accidentally shot himself in the leg while attempting to holster his firearm during target practice, as reported by TMZ. The director was treated for a “superficial injury” and has since been discharged, according to a statement issued by Mann’s representative.
Mann has reportedly been an experienced target shooter for decades.
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The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers responded to The Range LA around 4 p.m. following reports of shots fired. Authorities determined the incident was accidental and said Mann was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The four-time Oscar nominee is currently in pre-production on Heat 2, a follow-up to his 1995 crime classic. Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Graham and Christian Bale are reportedly attached to star in the upcoming film.
Mann is also known for directing The Insider, Collateral, Miami Vice and Ferrari. His career has earned him two Emmy Awards and four Academy Award nominations, including recognition for his work on The Insider and The Aviator.
