# Director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in leg

Michael Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range and was hospitalized, according to reports. The filmmaker, known for films including Heat and Collateral, was injured in the self-inflicted accident; further details about his condition were not immediately clear. The incident drew attention due to Mann's profile and questions about gun safety at shooting ranges.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/nov/01/michael-mann-accidentally-shoots-himself-leg) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:39:37 GMT

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michael-mann-shot-himself-gun-range-accident-1236936667/) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:16:59 +0000