The highly anticipated reboot, ‘Miami Vice ’85’, has officially begun production, with the first images of Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in their lead roles as Ricardo Tubbs and James “Sonny” Crockett now released by Universal. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for his work on Top Gun: Maverick and F1, the film revisits the iconic crime drama set against the backdrop of mid-1980s Miami.
Shared through the film’s official social media platforms, these initial visuals offer a glimpse into the aesthetic and tone of the project, which aims to capture “the glamour and corruption of mid-80s Miami,” as reported by Variety. The reboot draws inspiration from the pilot episode and first season of the original television series, which significantly influenced the cultural zeitgeist of the era, shaping fashion and filmmaking styles.
A Revival Rooted in Legacy
The original Miami Vice series, which aired in the 1980s, remains one of the most stylistically influential television shows in history. This new cinematic effort seeks to honor that legacy while bringing a fresh perspective to the narrative. Notably, this is not the first time the franchise has been adapted for the big screen; a previous film version was released in 2006, featuring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell, directed by Michael Mann.
Speculation about the reboot had circulated for several years before production kicked off, during which Kosinski expressed enthusiasm about working with Jordan and Butler. The current iteration promises to delve deeply into the complex interplay of style, crime, and character that made the original series a landmark in television history.