Everything We Know About Universal’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Movie So Far — SkimNews
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- Universal is producing Miami Vice '85, a new film based on the 1980s NBC series, with a planned theatrical release on May 19, 2028, after shifting from an August 2027 date.
- Michael B. Jordan has begun filming in character as Ricardo Tubbs, with behind-the-scenes images circulating on social media confirming production has started.
- Austin Butler is set to play detective James 'Sonny' Crockett, joining Jordan in the lead roles of the reboot, which draws from the original series' pilot and first season.
- Joseph Kosinski will direct the Imax-shot film, with Dan Gilroy rewriting a script originally drafted by Eric Warren Singer, based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich.
- John Leguizamo is cast as the film’s villain, while Haley Lu Richardson, Whitney Peak, Alden Ehrenreich, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, Andrew Schulz, Walton Goggins, and André Holland join an expanding ensemble, including Michael Irby as Lt. Lou Rodriguez.
Why it matters: The shift to a May 2028 release suggests Universal is positioning Miami Vice '85 for summer blockbuster status, and the high-profile cast and Imax format signal a major investment in reviving the franchise with a modern action aesthetic led by proven commercial talent.
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