Miami Vice Reboot: Jordan & Butler in 80s Style

0:00On April 23rd, Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are linking up for a fresh take on Miami Vice, called Miami Vice 85. Jordan steps into the role of Rico Tubbs, the New York cop chasing Revenge in Miami, while Butler plays Sonny Crockett, the burned-out detective with, a pet alligator on his boat. Joseph Kosinski, who directed Top Gun Maverick in F1, is behind the camera for Universal Pictures. The original show hit NBC back in 1984 and ran five seasons, capturing that wild cocaine era in South Florida. Crockett and Tubbs went undercover, and flashy pastel suits and fast cars, busting drug rings with a gritty edge that stood out on TV. Fans are buzzing about this casting, especially after Jordan's Oscar win for playing twins and sinners, and Butler's hot streak with Eddington, caught. Stealing and upcoming enemies, Kosinski has praised them both, saying he'd be lucky to work with stars like that. This reboot stays true to the 1980s vibe, unlike the 2006 version that went modern.

1:02Though shoot on iMac's camera is starting next year, keeping that iconic style alive. Expected in theaters on August 6th, 2027 Primetime, to see these two light up the screen like the originals. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.