Hollywood director and producer Michael Mann was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at an indoor gun range in Los Angeles, California. The incident took place on Saturday at The Range, a members-only shooting facility, according to a police report. Mann, 83, was reportedly attempting to holster his firearm when the weapon discharged unexpectedly.

Emergency services were called to the scene, and Mann was treated by medical personnel for what was described as a superficial, minor injury. His representatives confirmed the shooting was accidental, and no further details regarding his condition have been released.

Mann is a well-known filmmaker credited with several critically acclaimed movies, including "Manhunter," "The Last of the Mohicans," and the 1995 crime thriller "Heat." The latter is noted for featuring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro sharing the screen for the first time, with Val Kilmer also starring as skilled bank robber Chris Shiherlis.

At the time of the accident, Mann had been working on a much-anticipated film project—a prequel to "Heat." The production has been slated for filming to resume in January 2027, reportedly delayed following the accident. The cast includes Stephen Graham, who is set to portray a younger version of De Niro’s character Neil McCauley, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio as Chris Shiherlis and Christian Bale as Vincent Hanna, roles originally played by Kilmer and Pacino respectively. Other actors linked to the project include Adam Driver and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, though full casting details have not been officially confirmed.

Mann’s involvement with the "Heat" universe extends beyond the original film. In 2022, he released "Heat 2," a sequel and prequel novel that explores the lives of the central characters before and after the events depicted in the 1995 movie.

Most recently, Mann directed the 2023 film "Ferrari," a biographical drama starring Adam Driver as automotive pioneer Enzo Ferrari. Mann also contributed to television as a creator of the popular series "Miami Vice," which aired from 1984 to 1990, before directing the 2006 film adaptation.

As of now, Mann remains under observation, with no updates indicating further medical complications. The circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge have not been disclosed in greater detail.