Joseph Kosinski is reportedly set to direct a new adaptation of the iconic NBC police series, Miami Vice, for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The screenplay will be penned by Dan Gilroy, the writer-director behind Nightcrawler, who is building on an initial draft by Eric Warren Singer, known for his work on Top Gun: Maverick. Gilroy has recently contributed to the Star Wars series Andor, created by his brother, Tony Gilroy.
Originally created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, Miami Vice aired for five seasons from 1984 to 1989. The series starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives Crockett and Tubbs and is celebrated for its groundbreaking approach to television aesthetics, sound, and storytelling. A previous film adaptation in 2006, directed by Michael Mann, featured Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell in the lead roles.
While further details about the new *Miami Vice* movie are sparse, it is clear that this project will not be the immediate follow-up to Kosinski's upcoming film *F1*, set to release in June. This timeline should afford Kosinski ample opportunity to refine his vision for the film, perhaps even deciding on the perfect Ferrari to feature in the movie.
