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Whitney Peak Joins Cast of Joseph Kosinski’s “Miami Vice ’85”
8/18/2026, 12:06:25 AM
New Casting Announcement
Sources report that actress Whitney Peak has been added to the ensemble of Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming film *Miami Vice ’85*. The project, a reimagining of the 1980s television series, will feature Peak opposite Michael B. Jordan, with the two reportedly completing final chemistry tests in early 2026. While the role has not been officially confirmed, insiders indicate that Peak will portray Jordan’s love interest in the movie.
Production Details and Timeline
*Miami Vice ’85* is being directed by Kosinski from a screenplay by Dan Gilroy, based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich and Michael Mann. The film will be shot for IMAX and is slated for release on May 19, 2028. Production is set to begin in 2026, with Dylan Clark Productions and Kosinski serving as producers. Executive Vice-President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive Christina Hoffrogge are overseeing the project for Universal.
Whitney Peak’s Upcoming Projects
Peak’s addition to *Miami Vice ’85* follows a busy schedule. She is slated to appear as Lenore Dove in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* opposite Joseph Zada, scheduled for worldwide release on November 20. She will also star in the Amazon/MGM film *4 Kids Walk Into A Bank*, directed by Frankie Shaw, and recently led the Netflix thriller *Thrash*, which topped global charts within 24 hours of its April debut.
Key Personnel
- Joseph Kosinski – Director, also producing.
- Dan Gilroy – Screenwriter; earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer.
- Alden Ehrenreich – Recently confirmed cast member.
- Michael B. Jordan – Co-star, reportedly paired with Peak in the love-interest storyline.
The casting news expands an already star-studded lineup and signals Universal’s continued investment in high-profile, IMAX-ready adaptations of classic television properties.
