Miami Vice Reboot: Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Talks for Iconic Roles

The legendary 1980s crime drama Miami Vice is set to make a high-octane return to the big screen, with two of Hollywood's hottest stars reportedly in talks to lead the project. Universal Pictures is eyeing Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler to play undercover detectives Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs and James "Sonny" Crockett, respectively, in a new film directed by Joseph Kosinski, who helmed Top Gun: Maverick.

This highly anticipated reboot, slated for release on August 6, 2027, promises to capture the glamorous and gritty atmosphere of mid-1980s Miami, drawing inspiration from the original pilot and first season of the classic television series. The new film aims to re-energize the franchise following Michael Mann's 2006 cinematic version, which starred Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. With Jordan's proven charisma and dramatic range and Butler's recent Oscar-nominated performances, fans are already buzzing about this dynamic pairing.