Joseph Kosinski, the acclaimed director behind Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is set to take the helm of a new Miami Vice film for Universal, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. This exciting project will see Kosinski collaborating with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy, who is tasked with penning the script. Gilroy will be building on an initial draft crafted by Top Gun: Maverick screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. Notably, Gilroy has recently been involved in writing multiple episodes of the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor, which was created by his brother, Tony Gilroy.
Miami Vice, originally a groundbreaking NBC police series, was created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann. The show, which aired from 1984 to 1989, starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as the iconic Miami detectives Crockett and Tubbs. It remains a seminal work in television history, celebrated for its innovative approach to visuals, sound, and storytelling.
The series was previously adapted into a film in 2006, directed by Michael Mann and featuring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell in the lead roles. This new cinematic venture, however, will not be Kosinski's immediate next project following the release of his film F1 in June. This timeline should afford Kosinski ample opportunity to delve deeply into the world of Miami Vice and prepare for this eagerly anticipated film.
While further details about the project remain sparse at this stage, the involvement of such a talented team promises an exciting addition to the Miami Vice legacy. Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to seeing how Kosinski and Gilroy will bring their unique vision to this iconic franchise.
