(SeaPRwire) – The buddy cop trope never goes out of style. When you pair a by-the-book officer with a rule-breaking partner, their adventures are bound to be captivating—whether they’re cracking cases in the distant past or far-flung future. Yet while many classic buddy cop pairs are revamped to fit modern tastes, certain stories are inseparable from their original setting; trying to update them would feel misplaced.
Miami Vice is a perfect example of this—even Michael Mann’s 2006 modernized film version still oozed the essence of its original setting. Now, a new movie adaptation featuring an all-star lineup is set to return the story to its rightful home.
Per Deadline, Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are set to portray Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and James “Sonny” Crockett in Miami Vice ‘85—a fresh film adaptation of the original series helmed by F1 director Joseph Kosinski and penned by Nightcrawler writer Dan Gilroy.
The movie, according to its official description, “explores the glamour and corruption of mid-’80s Miami in an all-new version of Miami Vice, inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the landmark Universal Television series that influenced culture and set the style in everything from fashion to filmmaking.” The legendary series centered on two undercover officers navigating Miami’s gritty underworld, and even if you’ve never watched an episode, you’re sure to recognize its theme song.
It’s notable that the description specifically calls out the pilot and first season. The pilot itself offers a wealth of material—like many shows back then, Miami Vice debuted with a two-hour TV movie. Season 1 followed a standard case-per-week format, featuring guest appearances from Pam Grier, Ed O’Neill, Ellen Greene, and Bruce Willis; it remains to be seen how those standalone stories will shape a single feature film.
The title Miami Vice ‘85 makes the film’s purpose clear. Whereas Michael Mann’s adaptation shifted the timeline and emphasized gritty crime drama, today’s most invigorating take on the source material is a nostalgic one. With several A-list stars on board for this ‘80s-themed project, it’s time to dust off those banana clips and Members Only jackets.
Miami Vice ‘85 will arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027.
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