The pastel suits, Ferrari Testarossas, and high-stakes undercover operations are officially making a roaring comeback. Universal Pictures has set the entertainment world ablaze by releasing the very first look at its massive upcoming blockbuster reboot, Miami Vice ’85.
Universal Pictures is reviving the iconic roles from the legendary 1980s NBC television series. Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas popularized the original show. Now, this cinematic adaptation has locked in two of Hollywood’s biggest powerhouses. Oscar-nominee Austin Butler steps into the white linen loafers of Sonny Crockett. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan takes on the sharp persona of Rico Tubbs.
Michael B. Jordan
Austin Butler
What is the Plot of Miami Vice ’85?
Unlike Michael Mann’s gritty, modern 2006 film adaptation starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, Miami Vice ’85 is a dedicated period piece. Written by Dan Gilroy, the screenplay draws direct inspiration from the pilot episode and first season of the original landmark series.
Set deep within the glamour, excess, and escalating danger of mid-1980s South Florida, the story chronicles the initial partnership of Crockett and Tubbs. Going deep undercover to infiltrate a colossal narcotics enterprise, the two contrasting vice detectives must learn to trust each other’s survival instincts as the lines between their criminal aliases and real lives rapidly blur.
A Stellar Supporting Cast
To bring this neon-drenched underworld to life, director Joseph Kosinski has assembled a massive ensemble cast alongside Butler and Jordan:
Walton Goggins (reported to be playing a ruthless, high-ranking cartel villain)
John Leguizamo
Alden Ehrenreich
Camila Morrone
Danny Ramirez
Whitney Peak
André Holland
Built Specifically for the IMAX Widescreen
Filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, renowned for pulling off breathtaking visual scale in Top Gun: Maverick, is shooting Miami Vice ’85 entirely with IMAX cameras. The visual strategy aims to perfectly capture the atmospheric night cinematography, high-speed offshore boat chases, and distinct retro aesthetic that originally reshaped global pop culture, fashion, and electronic music.
