Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan cast as Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs, continuing the legacy.
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The 305 is about to get its flowers all over again. Hollywood has officially confirmed that a Miami Vice reboot is in the works. Here’s what we know so far, including the cast, crew, and plot insights.
Everything coming together around the Miami Vice moviereboot has the culture paying close attention. If you grew up watching Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs chase bad guys through the neon-lit streets of Miami in linen suits and no socks, get ready, because a whole new generation is about to find out what the wave is all about.
Spectacular Cast & Key Roles Assigned
The film now has an official title: Miami Vice ’85, and Variety confirmed the casting news that has the internet intrigued. Austin Butler will step into the role of James “Sonny” Crockett, while Michael B. Jordan takes on Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs. Yes, the same Michael B. Jordan who just won Best Actor at the 2026 Academy Awards for Sinners is about to slide into a pastel blazer and remind everybody why he is one of the most compelling actors working today. And Austin Butler — who already proved he could carry a legacy role when he transformed into Elvis Presley — is a natural fit for the cool, calculated Crockett energy.
Greatness Behind The Camera
Behind the camera, the studio went all the way in. The publication also reports that Joseph Kosinski — the director responsible for Top Gun: Maverick and F1 — is helming the film for Universal with a confirmed theatrical release date of August 6, 2027. Kosinski knows exactly how to build a summer blockbuster that feels both cinematic and deeply personal, and Miami Vice gives him the perfect canvas to work with.
The Plot Thickens
As for the story, the official logline says the film draws inspiration from the pilot and first season of the landmark TV series that shaped culture and set trends in fashion and filmmaking. Kosinski plans to shoot on location in Miami and South America to give the film an authentic look. Acclaimed writer Dan Gilroy — known for Nightcrawler and Andor — handled the script.
A Villain In The Works
There is also some intriguing buzz around the villain role. Industry insiders have reported that Tom Cruise — who previously collaborated with Kosinski on Oblivion and Top Gun: Maverick — is being eyed to play the film’s antagonist. If that comes together, this movie could be one of the biggest ensemble efforts of the decade.
The original Miami Vice movie was a cultural program that shaped how an entire era dressed, sounded and dreamed. With this team locked in, the reboot is shaping up to be something worth genuinely getting excited about.
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