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Joseph Kosinski to Direct 'Miami Vice' Film for Universal

The 'Top Gun: Maverick' director teams with writer Dan Gilroy to adapt the iconic 1980s TV series for the big screen, with production in early development.

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Jamie Foxx and Colin Farell from 2006's Miami Vice against a bright, multicolored beachside background

Overview

  • Universal Pictures has confirmed Joseph Kosinski as the director and producer for a new 'Miami Vice' film adaptation, with Dan Gilroy writing the screenplay.
  • The project revisits the 1980s NBC series about undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs, known for its neon visuals and music-driven style.
  • Dylan Clark is co-producing the film through Dylan Clark Productions, with Universal's Sara Scott overseeing its development.
  • Casting has not yet begun, and no production start date or release window has been announced, as Kosinski is currently completing his Formula One film, 'F1,' due in theaters June 2025.
  • This marks the first 'Miami Vice' film since Michael Mann's 2006 adaptation, which later gained a cult following despite its initial box office underperformance.