Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Suit Up as Crockett and Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look
Universal releases a first look at its 'Miami Vice' reboot by 'Top Gun: Maverick'director.
First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 1 hour ago
Universal Pictures has released a first‑look image set for its upcoming film “Miami Vice ’85,” a reboot of the 1980s television series. The promotional material showcases the film’s two leads and confirms that production is underway.
The images feature Michael B. Jordan portraying Detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and Austin Butler as Detective James “Sonny” Crockett. Both actors appear in full detective attire, reflecting the iconic style associated with the original series.
The project is being directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose recent work includes “Top Gun: Maverick.” Kosinski’s involvement was confirmed alongside the release of the first‑look visuals.
The screenplay is credited to a writer named Dan, though the full name is not provided in the available information. Production on the film has officially begun, with the first‑look images released as filming commences.
“Miami Vice ’85” revisits the partnership of Crockett and Tubbs that originally aired from 1984 to 1989, aiming to bring the classic detective duo to a contemporary audience.
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Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Suit Up as Crockett and Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look
Universal releases a first look at its 'Miami Vice' reboot by 'Top Gun: Maverick'director.
2 hours ago · James Hibberd‘Miami Vice ’85′ First Look: See Austin Butler & Michael B. Jordan As Crockett & Tubbs
Universal has released a first look at Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in movie Miami Vice ’85, the upcoming reboot of the 1980’s TV classic. Below are Jordan as Detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, and Butler as Detective James “Sonny” Crockett. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) is directing the reboot from a script by Dan […]
1 hour ago · Andreas Wiseman‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look: Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Revive Tubbs and Crockett as Reboot Begins Filming
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler’s “Miami Vice ’85” has dropped its first look at the two stars in character as filming has started. Jordan is Ricardo Tubbs and Butler is Sonny Crockett in the reboot, based on the popular ’80s detective show that ran from 1984 to 1989. In the original series, Don Johnson […]
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