‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look: Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Revive Tubbs and Crockett as Reboot Begins Filming — SkimNews
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- Miami Vice '85 reboot dropped its first look at Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in character as filming officially began
- Michael B. Jordan is cast as Ricardo Tubbs in the reboot
- Austin Butler plays Sonny Crockett, the role originated on the original series
- The reboot is based on the popular '80s detective show that ran from 1984 to 1989
Why it matters: Two A-list stars are stepping into roles made iconic by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas on a series that defined '80s television over its 1984–1989 run. The casting and early production launch signal studio confidence in reviving a nostalgia-driven franchise as a feature film.
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