Michael B. Jordan Negotiates $18M for Miami Vice Role

0:00It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the Story. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, driven by AI and built for the culture. Michael B. Jordan is negotiating for an $18 million paycheck to star in the upcoming Miami Vice Movie adaptation. Fresh Off is Oscar-win for playing twin brothers in the Vampire Film Centers, which grossed over $370 million Jordan Wants to play the role of Tubbs. The project, directed by Joseph Kosinski of F1 and Top Gun Maverick Fame, was announced last October. Jordan has a strong track record with director Ryan Kugler, including the Creed films that together made over $660 million, and Black Panther, which raked in $1.35 billion. His early hit Chronicle also turned a $15 million budget into $126 million at the box office. Many successes show why studios value him highly. Miami Vice originally ran as a stylish crime series from 1986 to 1990 following detectives

1:04Crockett and Tubbs in Florida. Michael Man produced it and later directed a 2006 film version. Now Austin Butler is in talks for Crockett, and Tom Cruise might play the villain. Reports from Insnider say Jordan's team held off on talks until after his Oscar-win, a smart move to boost his asking price. This follows Hollywood tradition, like Leonardo DiCaprio seeking $20 million after Titanic for his next film. With such a hot cast and proven director, the movie looks prime for success, and Jordan's demand seems likely to be met as production moves forward.