Michael Mann Injured When Weapon Accidentally Discharges; Filmmaker OK
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π° What Happened
Director Michael Mann was hurt on Saturday when a gun went off at a shooting range. The weapon fired while it was in its holster, according to Deadline.
The injury was superficial. Mann was treated and released. A source close to him spoke to Deadline and said the director is doing fine.
Mann is set to start filming Heat 2 in January. Deadline understands the accident will not delay the start of production.
π The Backstory
Michael Mann is known for crime films like Heat, Collateral and Thief. Heat came out in 1995 and starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Heat 2 is based on a novel Mann wrote with author Meg Gardiner, published in 2022. The book works as both a prequel and a sequel to the original film.
Mann has been trying to get the movie made for years. Fans have waited a long time for a follow-up to the 1995 hit.
π― Why It Matters
Fans of Heat were worried the sequel could be delayed again. The news means the January shoot is still on track.
Director Michael Mann was hurt on Saturday when a gun went off at a shooting range. The weapon fired while it was in its holster, according to Deadline.
The injury was superficial. Mann was treated and released. A source close to him spoke to Deadline and said the director is doing fine.
Mann is set to start filming Heat 2 in January. Deadline understands the accident will not delay the start of production.
Michael Mann is known for crime films like Heat, Collateral and Thief. Heat came out in 1995 and starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Heat 2 is based on a novel Mann wrote with author Meg Gardiner, published in 2022. The book works as both a prequel and a sequel to the original film.
Mann has been trying to get the movie made for years. Fans have waited a long time for a follow-up to the 1995 hit.
Fans of Heat were worried the sequel could be delayed again. The news means the January shoot is still on track.