Joseph Kosinski, the acclaimed director behind films like Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is reportedly set to helm a new Miami Vice movie for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The script will be penned by Dan Gilroy, known for his work on Nightcrawler, who will be building upon an initial draft crafted by Eric Warren Singer, the screenwriter of Top Gun: Maverick. Gilroy has recently been engaged in writing multiple episodes of the critically acclaimed Star Wars series Andor, which was created by his brother, Tony Gilroy.
Miami Vice is a legendary NBC police series that significantly influenced television. Created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, the show aired for five seasons from 1984 to 1989. It starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as the iconic Miami detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs, respectively. The series is celebrated for its groundbreaking style, which redefined the aesthetics and sound of television shows during its era.
The Miami Vice franchise was previously brought to the big screen in 2006, with Michael Mann directing a film version that featured Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
While details about the new film are currently sparse, it is clear that Miami Vice will not be Kosinski's immediate follow-up to his upcoming project, F1, scheduled for release in June. This timeline should afford Kosinski ample opportunity to meticulously plan his approach to the Miami Vice reboot, perhaps even choosing the perfect Ferrari to match the film's iconic style.
