Police procedurals will never, ever get old, apparently. There’s something about digging into that dark and complex world of drugs, crime, and drama that audiences love. Back in the late ‘80s, there was Miami Vice (1984-1989), which deviated from the typical procedural format and drenched it in pop culture and stylish visuals. It didn’t have the longevity of the others, but it did produce one film adaptation in 2006. Now, a new Miami Vice film adaptation is in the works with Universal with Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski at its helm.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Gilroy will pen the film’s script. We know that Gilroy, who happens to be Tony Gilroy’s brother (Andor), knows the action world well. He wrote Nightcrawler as well as The Bourne Legacy starring Matt Damon. Right now, things are in the very early stages so we don’t know who will star in this film. The 2006 film by Michael Mann had Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the leading roles.
While it is not impossible for either of them to return in some capacity, there will be two new leads for this film. And it seems that the two leads in the new Miami Vice film will be Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both men are in talks to star in the film, which will be set in the ‘80s. It is fun to make it a period piece that pays homage to the TV series.
The Miami Vice movie will hit theaters on August 6, 2027 with shooting happening sometime in 2026. We will keep our eyes peeled for more information about this new Miami Vice film adaptation.
Originally published on April 29, 2025.