Miami Vice ‘85 Pictures Reveal First Look at Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Costume
Universal Pictures has unveiled the first official images of its upcoming Miami Vice ‘85 reboot, providing fans with their first glimpse of the film’s main cast. The photos show Michael B. Jordan in the role of Ricardo Tubbs and Austin Butler as James ‘Sonny’ Crockett, the undercover detectives at the heart of the crime drama. Both actors are pictured in period-appropriate costume, armed with guns befitting their detective roles.
The reboot is being helmed by Joseph Kosinski, the director known for Top Gun: Maverick and F1. The screenplay comes from Dan Gilroy, who has previously written Nightcrawler and Kong: Skull Island. The images were shared on social media to commemorate the start of production, indicating that significant work remains before the film’s planned 2028 release date.
Miami Vice ‘85 marks a revival of the classic 1980s television series of the same name. The project was first revealed in April and has generated considerable anticipation among fans of the original show. With production now underway and a talented creative team in place, the film is positioned to bring the iconic show’s neon-soaked aesthetic and undercover detective narrative to contemporary audiences.