Universal's Miami Vice '85 Starts Filming, Moves to May 2028
Michael B. Jordan plays Ricardo Tubbs in Joseph Kosinski's film, which will be shot for Imax, according to Deadline.
Production has begun on Universal's Miami Vice '85, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Michael B. Jordan as Ricardo Tubbs, according to Deadline. The studio has also moved the film from August 6, 2027 to May 19, 2028, and the movie will be shot for Imax.
Photos of Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs have begun circulating on social media since cameras started rolling. Austin Butler is circling the role of James "Sonny" Crockett.
The cast also includes Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, Andrew Schulz, Walton Goggins, André Holland, Haley Lu Richardson and John Leguizamo, who plays the villain. Michael Irby plays Lt. Lou Rodriguez.
Dan Gilroy rewrote a first draft script by Eric Warren Singer. Dylan Clark produces alongside Kosinski.
The film draws on the NBC series pilot "Brother's Keeper" and the show's first season. The original Miami Vice, built on characters by Yerkovich and executive produced by Yerkovich and Michael Mann, ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC.
Quick answers
When does Miami Vice '85 come out?
It is set for release on May 19, 2028, after moving from August 6, 2027.
Who stars in Miami Vice '85?
Michael B. Jordan plays Ricardo Tubbs, and Austin Butler is circling the role of James "Sonny" Crockett.
Who directs Miami Vice '85?
Joseph Kosinski directs and produces the film with Dylan Clark.