Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg at a gun range

The 83-year-old was hurt on Saturday afternoon at a gun range in Los Angeles. His representative said a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, causing a superficial injury.

Los Angeles police confirmed a call to the range and described a training accident. Mann was treated in hospital and is being released, his representative said.

His films include

• Thief
• Manhunter
• Heat
• Collateral
• Ferrari (2023)

Mann made crime films such as Thief, Heat and Collateral, and his latest film, Ferrari, came out in 2023.

What's next

He is developing a sequel to Heat, which is supposed to begin filming early next year.