‘Miami Vice’ Reboot Directed by Joseph Kosinski
Joseph Kosinski is in early discussions with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler to star in his upcoming big-screen reboot of Miami Vice. The announcement was made during the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards, where Kosinski presented an award to the “F1” sound team.
Actors Considered for Lead Roles
Kosinski spoke highly of both actors, expressing admiration for their talents and career choices. He said:
“Michael is someone I’ve admired for a long time, [and] always wanted to work with him. Austin, I think, is proving himself as someone to watch. Again, I’ve just have really admired his choices. If it ends up being those two, I’d be very lucky.”
As reported previously, Michael B. Jordan is expected to play Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, while Austin Butler would take on the role of James “Sonny” Crockett.
Film Setting and Style
Kosinski, known for directing F1 and Top Gun: Maverick, confirmed the film is set in 1985. He teased the period style, stating:
“It’s full on.”
The project was first announced in April, with a scheduled release in August.
About the Original Series and Reboot
The movie is based on the iconic 1980s television series Miami Vice, which starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as undercover detectives working in South Florida. The reboot aims to explore the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami, drawing inspiration from the pilot episode and the first season of the original show.
The reboot “explores the glamour and corruption of mid-80’s Miami” and is “inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the landmark television series that influenced culture and set the style of everything from fashion to filmmaking.”
Summary
Joseph Kosinski aims to bring a stylish, authentic 1980s reboot of Miami Vice, with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as potential leads, capturing the era's glamour and grit.