Michael B. Jordan In Early Talks To Star In Joseph Kosinski's ‘Miami Vice’ Movie At Universal
It looks like Michael B. Jordan might be stepping into the stylish shoes of Ricardo Tubbs for Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice movie at Universal Pictures.
According to Deadline, Jordan is in early talks to star as the iconic detective in what could be one of the studio’s biggest crime thrillers on the horizon.
While it’s still early days and no deal has been finalized, sources say Jordan is “engaging and interested” after the project’s schedule was shifted to allow him to wrap work on his next directorial effort, The Thomas Crown Affair. The plan is to shoot Miami Vice later in 2026, setting up its release date of August 6, 2027.
Kosinski, known for films like Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is directing the project, with Eric Warren Singer and Dan Gilroy writing the script. Kosinski and Dylan Clark are producing. Universal hasn’t made any official comments yet, but insiders say the studio is confident about the creative team and direction of the film.
The new Miami Vice will reimagine the world of mid-1980s Miami, diving into the glamour, excess, and corruption that defined the era. Inspired by the original NBC series that ran from 1984 to 1989, this film will revisit the stylish and dangerous streets that helped shape pop culture.
The movie is based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich, who developed the original show alongside executive producer Michael Mann. That series famously made Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas household names as Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs, two detectives who brought their own brand of cool to undercover policing.
According to insiders, the official offer for Jordan came through last week after the studio adjusted production dates. Jordan reportedly responded strongly to Dan Gilroy’s latest rewrite, which seems to have pushed the talks into serious territory.
As for who might play Tubbs’ partner Sonny Crockett, that role remains open. Universal is reportedly looking to secure Jordan’s co-star soon to bring the duo back to life for a new generation.
Miami Vice could deliver the kind of sleek, high-octane, and stylish action that both Kosinski and the franchise are known for.
Source: Deadline