Joseph Kosinski is reportedly set to direct a new Miami Vice movie for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy is on board to pen the script, working from an initial draft by Top Gun: Maverick's screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. Gilroy has recently been involved in writing multiple episodes of the Star Wars series Andor, created by his brother, Tony.
Miami Vice, an iconic NBC police drama, was created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann. Airing from 1984 to 1989, the series ran for five seasons and starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as the stylish Miami detectives Crockett and Tubbs. The show is celebrated for its groundbreaking style, significantly influencing the aesthetics and sound of television series.
The series was previously brought to the big screen in 2006 by Michael Mann, known for films like Heat and Collateral, with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell leading the cast.
Details remain scarce at this point, but it's clear that Miami Vice won't be the immediate follow-up project for Kosinski after the release of his film F1 in June.This timeline should provide Kosinski with ample opportunity to meticulously plan and prepare for the new film, perhaps even selecting the perfect Ferrari to feature in the movie.