John Leguizamo Cast as Villain in Miami Vice 85 Film

John Leguizamo has been cast as the main villain in the upcoming film "Miami Vice '85," according to multiple reports. The actor, who recently earned acclaim for his role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," will join a cast led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is a new take on the classic 1980s television series. It is set to explore the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami, inspired by the pilot episode of the original show. Jordan will portray Ricardo Tubbs, while Butler will play James Crockett, the two undercover detectives at the center of the story. Production is scheduled to begin later this year, with filming planned for New York and Miami. The movie is being produced by Dylan Clark and Kosinski, with a screenplay by Dan Gilroy. Universal Pictures has set a release date of May 19, 2028, and the film will be shot for IMAX. While the specific details of Leguizamo's character are not officially confirmed, sources indicate he will play a cartel boss. This casting marks a reunion for Leguizamo with the "Miami Vice" franchise; he appeared in three episodes of the original television series during the 1980s.