'Miami Vice '85' Sets John Leguizamo To Play Villain Role
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Leguizamo has been cast as a potential villain, reportedly a cartel boss, in Universal and Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming film Miami Vice ’85, which stars Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan.
- The movie, inspired by the 1980s NBC series Miami Vice and written by Dan Gilroy, explores the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami and is set for IMAX release on May 19, 2028, with production starting this year.
- Leguizamo’s role is notable as he appeared in multiple episodes of the original Miami Vice series during the 1980s, marking a full-circle moment in his career.
- The film is produced by Dylan Clark and Joseph Kosinski, with the script based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich and an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer; Universal executives Sara Scott and Christina Hoffrogge oversee the project.
- Leguizamo recently had a strong summer with notable roles in Universal’s The Odyssey and an untitled Daniels event film, and has upcoming projects including Universal’s Exorcist movie and Bullet Catch.
