Joseph Kosinski, the visionary behind Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, is reportedly set to direct a new Miami Vice movie for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This exciting project will see Nightcrawler's writer-director Dan Gilroy penning the script, building on an initial draft from Top Gun: Maverick's screenwriter, Eric Warren Singer. Gilroy, who has recently been involved in writing multiple episodes of the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor—created by his brother Tony—brings his unique storytelling prowess to the iconic franchise.
Miami Vice is a landmark NBC police series that redefined television. Created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by the legendary Michael Mann, the show aired for five seasons from 1984 to 1989. Starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives Crockett and Tubbs, it set new standards for visual style, sound, and narrative, making it a cultural phenomenon. The series was previously brought to the big screen in 2006 by Michael Mann, with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell leading the cast.
While details about the new film are sparse, it's clear that Miami Vice won't be Kosinski's immediate follow-up to his upcoming project, F1, set for release in June. This gives Kosinski ample time to immerse himself in the vibrant world of Miami and perfect his vision for the film, perhaps even choosing the perfect Ferrari to embody the series' signature style.