Joseph Kosinski, the acclaimed director behind hits like Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is reportedly set to helm a new Miami Vice film for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This exciting project will see Kosinski bringing his distinctive directorial vision to the iconic franchise.
The screenplay for the new Miami Vice movie is being crafted by Dan Gilroy, known for his work on Nightcrawler. Gilroy is working from an initial draft penned by Eric Warren Singer, the screenwriter of Top Gun: Maverick. Notably, Gilroy has also been contributing to the Star Wars universe, writing multiple episodes of the acclaimed series Andor, created by his brother Tony Gilroy.
Miami Vice is a landmark NBC police drama that originally aired from 1984 to 1989. Created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, the series starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives Crockett and Tubbs. It revolutionized television with its stylish visuals, pulsating soundtrack, and innovative storytelling, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.
The show was previously adapted into a feature film in 2006, directed by Michael Mann and featuring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell in the lead roles. This new iteration under Kosinski's direction promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved series.
While specific details about the upcoming Miami Vice movie are scarce at this point, it is clear that it won't be Kosinski's immediate follow-up to his upcoming film F1, set for release in June. This timeline should afford Kosinski ample opportunity to meticulously plan and develop his vision for the Miami Vice reboot, perhaps even choosing the perfect Ferrari to complement the film's aesthetic.
