Joseph Kosinski is reportedly set to helm a new Miami Vice film for Universal, as revealed by The Hollywood Reporter. The project will see Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy penning the script, building upon an initial draft by Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. Gilroy's recent work includes writing multiple episodes of the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor, which was created by his brother, Tony Gilroy.
Miami Vice, a groundbreaking NBC police drama, was created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann. The series, which aired for five seasons from 1984 to 1989, starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as the iconic Miami detectives Crockett and Tubbs. The show is celebrated for its innovative approach to television, revolutionizing visual and auditory storytelling in the medium.
A previous film adaptation of Miami Vice was released in 2006, directed by Michael Mann and featuring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell in the lead roles.
While details about the new film are scarce, it's clear that Miami Vice won't be the next project for Kosinski, who is currently focused on the release of his film F1 this June. This timing should allow Kosinski ample opportunity to prepare and perfect his vision for the Miami Vice reboot.
