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Man With Knife Arrested After Threatening Crew on Set
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Alex Perez, 23, was arrested Friday night near the Miami Vice ’85 film set in Brooklyn after displaying a knife during a confrontation with a crew member; no injuries were reported.
- Perez was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon and was taken into custody without further incident; the knife was recovered by police.
- TMZ footage shows Perez pulling a large knife during the incident, and reports indicate he has five prior arrests related to gang activity, assault with a firearm, and burglary.
- Miami Vice ’85, starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, is a reimagining of the 1980s NBC crime drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski and set for release on May 19, 2028.
- The film has been shooting in New York and New Jersey, with recent production activity including Jordan filming in New York on the day of the incident.
