Entertainment · November 1, 2026
Michael Mann Injured When Weapon Accidentally Discharges Filmmaker OK
Filmmaker Michael Mann sustained a superficial injury on Saturday after a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered at a gun range in Los Angeles. The 83-year-old director of "Heat" and "Ferrari" was treated at a hospital and released. His representative confirmed the incident, and reports indicate that the injury will not affect the upcoming production of "Heat 2," which is scheduled to begin filming in early 2025.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles on Saturday
- The injury occurred when a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered
- Mann received treatment at a hospital for a superficial injury and was released
Reported by only some outlets
- The incident happened at a sanctioned gun range
- Mann's injury will not impact the production start of 'Heat 2'
- Production for 'Heat 2' is scheduled to begin in January
Confirmed
- Michael Mann was injured at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday.
- The injury was described as 'superficial' by his representative.
- The discharge occurred while the weapon was holstered.
- Mann was treated at a hospital and released.
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