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Cruise Eyed for Miami Vice Villain Role
31 Mar
Summary
- Tom Cruise is rumored to be eyed for the villain role.
- Austin Butler will play Sonny Crockett and Michael B. Jordan as Rico Tubbs.
- Filming is expected to begin in 2026 for a 2027 release.
Whispers abound regarding Tom Cruise potentially starring as the villain in Joseph Kosinski's 'Miami Vice' reboot. Industry insiders suggest Cruise is being eyed for the antagonist role, fueling speculation, especially after his acclaimed work with Kosinski in 'Top Gun: Maverick.' While not officially confirmed, the rumor mill is active, adding to the anticipation for the film.
Austin Butler is slated to embody Sonny Crockett, and Michael B. Jordan is expected to play Rico Tubbs, stepping into the iconic shoes previously filled by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas on television, and Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the 2006 film. The original 'Miami Vice' series, a cultural phenomenon from 1984, followed undercover detectives navigating Miami's criminal underworld.
The new adaptation aims to capture the essence of the original, blending retro aesthetics with modern action for a neo-noir experience. Viewers can expect narratives centered on undercover operations, drug trafficking, and organized crime within the glamorous yet dangerous backdrop of Miami. Scriptwriting is credited to Dan Gilroy, building on an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer. Production is scheduled to commence in 2026, targeting a 2027 theatrical release.
