Man Arrested After Knife Displayed on Brooklyn Set of Miami Vice ’85
Police said a 23-year-old Brooklyn man displayed a knife toward a 42-year-old crew member; the weapon was recovered and no one was injured.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested after he displayed a knife during a verbal dispute with a crew member on the Brooklyn set of Miami Vice ’85, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The man, identified as Alex Perez, was taken into custody shortly after 11 p.m. on a Friday night near Avenue N and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn, the outlet reported. The dispute involved a 42-year-old crew member.
Police recovered the knife and reported no injuries. Perez was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
The film is a reimagining of the 1980s NBC crime drama, with Austin Butler playing Sonny Crockett and Michael B. Jordan playing Ricardo Tubbs — roles originated by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Joseph Kosinski directs.
Earlier in October 2026, Universal Pictures released first-look images of Butler and Jordan in character, and the actors have since been spotted filming in New Jersey and New York City.
Quick answers
Was anyone injured in the Miami Vice ’85 set incident?
No. Police recovered the knife and reported no injuries.
What was Alex Perez charged with?
Perez was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.