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  • Austin Butler in Early Talks For New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie

    (Left) Austin Butler stars in 'Elvis.' (Right) Don Johnson in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (Left) Austin Butler stars in ‘Elvis.’ (Right) Don Johnson in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    Preview:

    • Austin Butler is in early talks for the new ‘Miami Vice’ movie.
    • Joseph Kosinski is directing.
    • If he does sign on, Butler would join Michael B. Jordan in the film.

    Well, we were at least close with our guess.

    Some context: you might recall that recently we brought word that Michael B. Jordan was in early talks to play Detective Ricardo Tubbs in ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s planned new movie based on iconic cop series ‘Miami Vice’.

    We speculated then that Glen Powell might take on the role of fellow cop Sonny Crockett, but it appears Kosinski is looking to hire a different young rising star.

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    Per Variety, Austin Butler, who has been seen in the likes of ‘Elvis,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Caught Stealing’, is in the nascent stages of making his own deal to play Crockett.

    Related Article: Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For Joseph Kosinski’s New ‘Miami Vice’

    What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    ‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

    After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

    Where else can we see Austin Butler?

    Austin Butler stars as Hank in Columbia Pictures 'Caught Stealing'. Photo by: Niko Tavernise. © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
    Austin Butler stars as Hank in Columbia Pictures ‘Caught Stealing’. Photo by: Niko Tavernise. © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

    Butler is attached to or rumored for a number of upcoming projects, including Mann’s ‘Heat 2’, Don Winslow adaptation ‘City on Fire’ and could end up playing Patrick Bateman for Luca Guadagnino’s new take on ‘American Psycho.’

    When will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

    The movie is currently set for release on August 6, 2027.

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:

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  • Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For the New ‘Miami Vice’

    (Left) Michael B. Jordan directs and stars as Adonis Creed in 'Creed III.' (Right) Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (Left) Michael B. Jordan directs and stars as Adonis Creed in ‘Creed III.’ (Right) Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    Preview:

    • Michael B. Jordan is in early talks for the new ‘Miami Vice’ movie.
    • Joseph Kosinski is directing.
    • Universal is behind the new effort.

    It may not be at sweltering Miami city levels just yet, but ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s development of a new movie based on cult detective series ‘Miami Vice’ is certainly heating up.

    The latest rumor? ‘Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan is in early talks to take on the role of detective Ricardo Tubbs, as played in the show by Philip Michael Thomas.

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    Kosinski will be working from a script written by Eric Warren Singer and Dan Gilroy, and assuming Jordan’s deal comes together (he’s reportedly very interested), the search will intensify for someone to play Tubbs’ partner Sonny Crockett.

    Our guess? Glen Powell. But let’s see where things land.

    Related Article: Universal Hands Out 2027 Release Date to Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’

    What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    ‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

    After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

    What else is Michael B. Jordan working on?

    Michael B. Jordan announces 'Creed' spin-off 'Delphi' at the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon
    Michael B. Jordan announces ‘Creed’ spin-off ‘Delphi’ at the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon

    Part of the reason for Jordan’s deal not yet being closed is scheduling; the actor is busy directing and starring in his own new version of an older property –– ‘The Thomas Crown Affair.’

    He’ll need time to finish editing that movie before he can truly commit to ‘Miami Vice.’

    When will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

    The movie is currently dated for August 6, 2027.

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:

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  • Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ Movie Scores Release Date

    (Left) Director-Producer Joseph Kosinski attends a Press Conference in Mexico City on June 10th, 2025 for Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films 'F1'. Photo Credit: Chino Lemus. Copyright: Chino Lemus 2022. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (Left) Director-Producer Joseph Kosinski attends a Press Conference in Mexico City on June 10th, 2025 for Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films ‘F1’. Photo Credit: Chino Lemus. Copyright: Chino Lemus 2022. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    Preview:

    • Universal has dated the new ‘Miami Vice’ for 2027.
    • Joseph Kosinski is directing.
    • No casting has been announced yet.

    First there was ‘Miami Vice’, the iconic 1980s detective drama. In 2006, Michael Mann brought us Movie Vice (okay, it was still just called ‘Miami Vice’ on the big screen, but go with us here).

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    And, back in April, word landed that ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski was going to take his own crack at the concept for Universal.

    It would appear that the success of ‘F1’ ($624 million worldwide so far on an admittedly hefty budget) has spurred the studio to truly commit to Kosinski’s version, with the company handing down a 2027 release slot.

    Related Article: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Director Will Helm New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie

    What’s the story of ‘Miami Vice’?

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    ‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

    After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

    According to Deadline, Kosinski, working from a script by ‘Andor’s Dan Gilroy, is busy locking in his cast with an aim to shoot next year.

    What else is Joseph Kosinski working on?

    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Kosinski has also been developing an untitled UFO thriller alongside his ‘F1’ partners Apple and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

    That seemed to be in pole position, but the date announcement for ‘Vice’ suggests it may now have taken precedence.

    So, when will the new ‘Miami Vice’ be on our screens?

    The movie is currently dated for August 6th, 2027.

    It has displaced an untitled Universal film, which itself has shifted to September 24th and now appears to be a DreamWorks Animation entry.

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:

    Buy Joseph Kosinski Movies on Amazon

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  • New Big-Screen Version Of ‘Miami Vice’ In Development

    (Left) Director Joseph Kosinski at CinemaCon 2025. Photo: Warner Bros. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (Left) Director Joseph Kosinski at CinemaCon 2025. Photo: Warner Bros. (Right) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    Preview:

    • A new version of ‘Miami Vice’ is in development as a feature film, with Joseph Kosinski on board to direct.
    • Kosinski is the director of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and the upcoming Brad Pitt racing drama ‘F1.’
    • Originally a hit TV series in the 1980s, ‘Miami Vice’ was made into a feature film by the show’s producer, Michael Mann, in 2006.

    Director Joseph Kosinski has been tapped to direct a new version of ‘Miami Vice’ for the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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    The Universal Pictures project will be scripted by Dan Gilroy, whose previous credits include ‘Nightcrawler,’ ‘Velvet Buzzsaw,’ and several episodes of ‘Andor.’ There is no word yet on casting or a release date.

    Related Article: Director Joseph Kosinski and Lewis Hamilton Talk ‘F1’ Trailer and More

    Why is Joseph Kosinski so hot right now?

    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ 'F1,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
    Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

    It’s fair to say that Joseph Kosinski has become one of the hottest directors in Hollywood following the billion-dollar, Oscar-nominated triumph of his ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in 2022. Kosinski’s next movie, ‘F1,’ is due out in late June and will star Brad Pitt in a Formula One racing drama that carries a reported price tag of $200 million.

    Although Kosinski has signed up for ‘Miami Vice,’ his next film will be a similarly high-profile UFO thriller which is being produced by Apple Original Films (which also produced ‘F1’). His previous pictures include ‘Tron: Legacy,’ ‘Only the Brave,’ and ‘Oblivion,’ the latter of which marked his first collaboration with ‘Top Gun’ star Tom Cruise.

    What is the background of ‘Miami Vice’?

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    ‘Miami Vice’ began life in the early 1980s as a TV show created by ‘Hill Street Blues’ writer Anthony Yerkovich, after NBC president Brandon Tartikoff requested a program that combined the style of MTV with a cop series. The result, produced by Michael Mann, starred Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs, two detectives working undercover in Miami. The show, which ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1990, became known for its groundbreaking visual style, its hip needle drops, and the fashions worn by its characters, arguably revolutionizing the look of TV crime drama for decades to come.

    After Mann moved into directing feature films with ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘Heat,’ and others, he rebooted ‘Miami Vice’ as a 2006 movie starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as Crockett and Tubbs. While not initially a hit with either critics or audiences, the film has since been reappraised and is now considered a cult classic.

    Since it’s unlikely that Farrell and Foxx will reprise their roles 20 years later, a new Crockett and Tubbs will no doubt be the first items on Kosinski’s to-do list.

    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series 'Miami Vice'. Photo: NBC/Universal.
    (L to R) Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the TV series ‘Miami Vice’. Photo: NBC/Universal.

    List of Joseph Kosinski Movies:

    Buy Joseph Kosinski Movies on Amazon

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