Although three men attempted to attack Michael Bay in Hong Kong as he began filming the fourth installment of "Transformers," the director denied any injuries previously reported by new outlets on Thursday, USA TODAY reported.
Gabriela Gutentag, a spokeswoman for Bay, issued a statement clarifying the incident that took place.
"Contrary to several erroneous news reports made today, Bay did not get hurt in a fight on set. The production company did have a bizarre encounter with a man (allegedly under the influence of a narcotic substance) who was wielding an air conditioning unit as a weapon. The man, who had earlier accosted several other crew members, rushed onto the set in Quarry Bay and swung the air conditioning unit directly at Bay's head.
The director ducked and wrested the air conditioner from his attacker, preventing what could have been a serious accident. The company's security team quickly stepped in and subdued the assault. The police, who also scuffled with the assailant and two of his companions, ultimately arrested the three men. No one on the cast or crew was injured and the production immediately resumed filming without further incident."
On his website, Bay said one of the assailant's "was like a Zombie in Brad Pitt's movie 'World War Z'-he lifted seven guys up and tried to bite them."
"He actually bit into one of the guard's Nike shoe, insane," he continued. "Thank god it was an Air Max, the bubble popped, but the toe was saved."
Earlier on Thursday, Reuters reported that "Bay sustained injuries to the right side of his face, although he declined to seek treatment, the spokeswoman said, adding she did not believe his injuries were serious."
Initial reports also said the three men were demanding $12,900 from Bay, possibly for "disturbance fees" for surrounding shops and businesses that were negatively affected by the production site.
