Michael B. Jordan may soon be trading boxing gloves for pastel suits. The Creed and Black Panther star is reportedly in early negotiations to headline Universal Pictures’ upcoming Miami Vice reboot, directed by Top Gun: Maverick and F1 filmmaker Joseph Kosinski.
If the deal closes, Jordan will take on the role of Ricardo Tubbs, one half of the iconic detective duo “Crockett & Tubbs”. The casting for his partner, James “Sonny” Crockett, has not yet been announced but the pairing already has Hollywood buzzing about what could become one of the most stylish reimaginings in years.
A Return To Neon Nights
The new Miami Vice film is set to revisit the glamour, grit, and moral tension of mid-1980s Miami — an era defined by power, excess, and the blurred line between cops and criminals. Drawing inspiration from the pilot episode and first season of the groundbreaking TV series, the feature promises to capture the essence of its cultural impact while introducing a new generation to its high-octane world.
The original Miami Vice created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive-produced by Michael Mann became a pop culture phenomenon in 1984, blending music-video aesthetics, designer fashion, and cinematic storytelling into something entirely new. Starring Don Johnson as Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Tubbs, the series revolutionized how television looked, sounded, and felt.
A Legacy Reborn
The upcoming reboot has an impressive creative team steering the ship. Produced by Dylan Clark (The Batman) and Joseph Kosinski, with a screenplay by Eric Warren Singer (Top Gun: Maverick) and Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler), the film is shaping up to be both visually spectacular and narratively layered.
Kosinski’s track record with adrenaline-fueled visuals and emotionally grounded storytelling makes him a fitting choice to reinterpret Miami Vice’s electric atmosphere. His most recent project, F1 — also with Universal — is already generating significant buzz for its immersive, high-speed realism.
From Street Heat To Cultural Cool
This isn’t the first time Miami Vice has made its way to the big screen. In 2006, Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell starred in Mann’s cinematic adaptation, a darker and moodier take that grossed $163.7 million worldwide and remains a cult favorite for its sleek visual tone and brooding realism.
With Jordan in the mix, Universal appears set to reintroduce the franchise with a modern edge and emotional sophistication, while still honoring its neon-soaked roots. Known for embodying intensity and charisma, Jordan could bring a layered and commanding presence to Tubbs — a role that demands both street smarts and heart.
The Buzz Ahead
While Universal has declined to comment at this time, anticipation is already building across Hollywood circles. With Kosinski’s direction, Jordan’s star power, and a world of fast cars, moral ambiguity, and cinematic style, Miami Vice could once again redefine what cool is, just as it did four decades ago.
