'Miami Vice' Movie With Michael B. Jordan & Austin Butler Gets Title
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Key Points:
- Universal Pictures announced "Miami Vice ’85," starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as Tubbs and Crockett, directed by Joseph Kosinski, set for release on August 6, 2027, and filmed for IMAX.
- The film revisits mid-1980s Miami's glamour and corruption, inspired by the original "Miami Vice" pilot and first season, aiming to capture the cultural and stylistic impact of the series.
- Production was greenlit recently, with deals for Jordan and Butler finalized shortly after; the script is by Dan Gilroy, based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich, with earlier drafts by Eric Warren Singer.
- Michael B. Jordan, fresh off the success of "Sinners" and upcoming directorial debut with "The Thomas Crown Affair" remake, and Austin Butler, known for his acclaimed role in "Elvis" and upcoming projects like "Dune: Part Two," lead the cast.
- The project is produced by Dylan Clark and overseen by Universal executives Sara Scott and Christina Hoffrogge, with representation details provided for the principal talent and creatives involved.
