Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Expected to Star in Miami Vice Reboot

Austin Butler is in early talks to star as Detective James "Sonny" Crockett in the upcoming "Miami Vice" reboot, directed by Joseph Kosinski and set for release in August 2027. Michael B. Jordan is confirmed to play Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs, with the film inspired by the original 1980s NBC series that significantly influenced pop culture, fashion, and filmmaking. The reboot, scripted initially by Eric Warren Singer and later adapted by Dan Gilroy, aims to capture the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami, paying homage to the TV show's pilot and first season. This new adaptation follows a 2006 film directed by Michael Mann, which received mixed reviews and modest box office success. The project is anticipated to begin production in late 2026 and hopes to revitalize the iconic crime drama with a fresh cast and creative team. Fans of the series can expect the stylish and gritty aesthetic that made the original show a cultural phenomenon.