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, it is likely there will be two new leads for this film. Aaron Taylor-Johnson seems to be in everything these days, so ya might as well throw him in there. It is also not clear if this film will be set in the ‘80s or in modern times. It would be kind of fun to make it a period piece that pays homage to the TV series. We will keep our eyes peeled for more information about this new Miami Vice film adaptation.