Joseph Kosinski, the acclaimed director behind Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is reportedly set to helm a new Miami Vice film for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The screenplay will be crafted by Dan Gilroy, known for his work on Nightcrawler, who will build upon an initial draft penned by Eric Warren Singer, the screenwriter of Top Gun: Maverick. Gilroy has recently been involved in writing multiple episodes of the Star Wars series Andor, created by his brother, Tony Gilroy.
The original Miami Vice was a groundbreaking NBC police series created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann. Airing from 1984 to 1989, the show starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives Crockett and Tubbs, respectively. It is celebrated for its innovative approach to television, redefining visual and auditory storytelling. The series was previously adapted into a feature film in 2006, directed by Michael Mann and starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
While further details about the new Miami Vice movie are scarce at this point, it is clear that this project will not be Kosinski's immediate follow-up to his upcoming film F1, set to release in June. This timeline should provide Kosinski with ample opportunity to prepare for the new venture, perhaps even selecting the perfect Ferrari for the iconic Miami Vice aesthetic.
