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Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler in Early Talks to Lead Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice Reboot

Deals are unclosed with a late-2026 shoot planned toward an August 6, 2027 IMAX release.

Overview

  • Jordan is circling Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and Butler is eyed for James “Sonny” Crockett, according to multiple trade reports.
  • Universal has declined comment as negotiations progress but remain at an early stage.
  • Insiders say the studio shifted the production timetable to late 2026 to accommodate Jordan’s work on The Thomas Crown Affair.
  • A recent Dan Gilroy rewrite reportedly heightened Jordan’s interest; Gilroy co-wrote the script with Eric Warren Singer.
  • Kosinski directs and produces with Dylan Clark on a feature inspired by the TV pilot and first season, based on Anthony Yerkovich’s characters.