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Miami Vice '85: Jordan & Butler Revive Iconic Detectives
22 Apr
Summary
- Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler cast as lead detectives.
- Film is a period piece set in the mid-1980s Miami.
- Release date set for August 6, 2027, with production starting this year.
The reimagining of the classic "Miami Vice" TV series, titled "Miami Vice '85," has officially cast Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in leading roles. Jordan will step into the shoes of Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs, originally played by Philip Michael Thomas, while Butler will portray James "Sonny" Crockett, a character famously embodied by Don Johnson.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film is set to be a period piece, distinctly different from Michael Mann's 2006 adaptation. "Miami Vice '85" will delve into the allure and darker aspects of mid-1980s Miami. Production is scheduled to commence this year, with Universal Pictures targeting an August 6, 2027 release date.
Kosinski, known for his work on "Top Gun: Maverick" and "F1: The Movie," intends to shoot "Miami Vice '85" using IMAX cameras. The screenplay, based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich, was penned by Dan Gilroy, with an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer.
