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Miami Vice ’85: New Film Adaptation Set for 2028 Release
8/21/2026, 4:06:12 AM
Film Announcement and Core Details
Universal Pictures and director Joseph Kosinski have confirmed a new feature film titled Miami Vice ’85, a contemporary re-imagining of the 1980s television series. The project, scripted by Dan Gilroy and based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich and Michael Mann, is slated for an IMAX release on May 19, 2028. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Cast and Creative Team
The ensemble includes Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as co-leads, with Camila Morrone added opposite them. Alden Ehrenreich and Whitney Peak have also joined the cast. Kosinski will direct, while Gilroy’s screenplay follows an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer. Executive-level oversight is provided by EVP of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Christina Hoffrogge. Morrone, represented by WME and Brillstein, recently earned an Emmy nomination for Prime Video’s *Daisy Jones & The Six* and has upcoming projects on Netflix and a film opposite Willem Dafoe.
Production Timeline and Format
Filming will commence this year (2026) with the movie shot for IMAX presentation, reflecting the series’ iconic visual style. Producer Dylan Clark (Dylan Clark Productions) and Kosinski are listed as producers. The film’s development follows a series of casting announcements, including recent chemistry tests between Butler and Morrone.
Industry Context and Anticipated Impact
*Miami Vice ’85* aims to revive the cultural aesthetic of mid-1980s Miami, a period noted for influencing fashion and filmmaking. By updating the pilot episode’s premise, the project seeks to attract both fans of the original series and new audiences drawn by the high-profile cast. The scheduled 2028 release positions the film within a broader trend of reviving classic television properties for modern cinema.
