Overview
- Multiple outlets report Michael B. Jordan is seeking $18 million to play Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice movie.
- SlashFilm reports his representative told him to restart talks after the Oscars, and he raised his price following the win.
- Austin Butler is reportedly in talks for Sonny Crockett, and a rumor links Tom Cruise to a villain role, though neither attachment is confirmed.
- Koimoi and GeekTyrant cite August 6, 2027 as a planned theatrical date, but the release timing remains unconfirmed.
- Parade’s pay data shows his recent upfront salaries ranged from about $1 million to $5 million, which frames the $18 million request after Sinners and his Oscar as a significant jump.