Set videos show Michael B. Jordan as Rico in Miami Vice '85
Jordan is seen in a light-gray suit and later sprinting with a pistol in clips posted to Instagram on October 22, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes videos from the set of Miami Vice '85 featuring Michael B. Jordan as Rico were posted on Instagram on October 22, 2026. One clip shows Jordan driving up, stepping out of a car and walking along a sidewalk in a light-gray suit; another shows him sprinting down an abandoned street at night with a pistol in hand.
The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski and distributed by Universal Pictures, with Austin Butler playing Sonny. The supporting cast includes Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Camila Morrone and Dominic Sessa.
Miami Vice '85 is based on the pilot episode of the 1984 TV series, titled Brother's Keeper. The original Miami Vice series aired from 1984.
Release timing
Earlier in October 2026, a first look image of Butler and Jordan in suits was revealed. The film had originally been scheduled for a 2027 release before Universal Pictures pushed it back without giving public reasons; it is now set to arrive in May 2028, close to two years after these set videos.
Quick answers
Who plays Rico in Miami Vice '85?
Michael B. Jordan plays Rico, with Austin Butler playing Sonny.
When is Miami Vice '85 release date?
Universal Pictures has the film set for release in May 2028, after pushing it back from an earlier 2027 date.
What is Miami Vice '85 based on?
It is based on Brother's Keeper, the pilot episode of the 1984 TV series Miami Vice.