Joseph Kosinski, the acclaimed director behind Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is reportedly set to helm a new adaptation of the iconic series Miami Vice for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dan Gilroy, known for his work on Nightcrawler, has been tapped to write the screenplay, building on an initial draft by Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. Gilroy, who has recently contributed to multiple episodes of the Star Wars series Andor—created by his brother Tony—is bringing his distinctive storytelling to this project.
Miami Vice, created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, aired on NBC for five influential seasons from 1984 to 1989. The series, starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives Crockett and Tubbs, revolutionized television with its unique style, sound, and visual aesthetics. It remains a benchmark for what a TV series can achieve in terms of cinematic quality.
The show was previously adapted into a feature film in 2006 by Michael Mann, with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell leading the cast. While details on Kosinski's version are sparse, it's clear that Miami Vice won't be his immediate follow-up to F1, set for release this June. This timeline should afford Kosinski ample opportunity to prepare for the project, perhaps even choosing the perfect Ferrari for the film's signature flair.