Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Cast in Miami Vice 85

Universal Pictures has officially cast Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as the leads in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic 1980s television series Miami Vice, titled Miami Vice 85. The project, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is set for release on August 6, 2027, and will explore the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami through the story of undercover detectives.

Jordan will portray Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs, while Butler takes on the role of James "Sonny" Crockett, the characters first played by Philip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson in the original NBC series that premiered in 1984. The film draws inspiration from the show's pilot episode and first season, focusing on the partners' efforts to combat crime in South Florida. Production is scheduled to begin later this year, with Kosinski planning to shoot using IMAX cameras to capture the vibrant, period-specific aesthetic.

Kosinski, known for directing the blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick and F1, which earned a Best Picture Academy Award nomination, co-produces the film alongside Dylan Clark. The screenplay is by Dan Gilroy, based on an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer and the characters created by Anthony Yerkovich,...