Michael Mann Shot in Leg by Holstered Weapon — SkimNews
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- Michael Mann was accidentally shot in the leg at The Range LA around 4 p.m. on Halloween after a weapon discharged while holstered; police and medical responders attended following calls concerning the shooting.
- Michael Mann was briefly hospitalized and treated for a superficial, subcutaneous leg injury, with his representative saying he was being released.
- Michael Mann had been an experienced target shooter for decades and was at the range for target practice when the discharge occurred, according to a source close to him.
- Heat 2 has a January 2027 filming start, according to Stephen Graham’s comments to Today, after it was originally planned to begin earlier this year.
- Christian Bale is among the reported stars of Heat 2 alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver and Stephen Graham; the film is adapted from a book Mann co-wrote.
Why it matters: Heat 2’s January 2027 filming start remained on the calendar after Mann’s superficial, subcutaneous leg injury and brief hospitalization, with no production delay reported. His stated recovery period of a few months means the project timeline still has room for the director’s return before work begins.
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