Michael B. Jordan is on track to play Ricardo in the reboot of Miami Vice
Miami Vice will be entitled to a new restart. The cult series of the 80s, which follows police officers James “Sonny” Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs Whilethey fight drug trafficking and corruption in the small town of Florida, will once again be made into a film. This will happen in the 80sand will focus on the glamor and corruption present in Miami at that time.
A few weeks ago, the media News about nexus points he announced it Michael B. Jordan AND Glen Powell had entered into negotiations to play Ricardo and Sonny respectively in the new one Miami Vice. Lately, Expiration confirmed the news about Michael B. Jordan. The interpreter of Apollo Creed in the franchise derived from Rocky is on track to play one of two police officers. On the other hand, another actor besides Glen Powell could get the role of his teammate.
Austin Butler in talks to play Sonny
In announcing discussions between Michael B. Jordan and Universal for the role of Ricardo, Expiration he had explained that the studio wanted to find its gaming partner quickly Miami Vice. And shortly after this announcement, the same media now he reveals itAustin Butler in turn began discussions to play Sonny.
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As for Michael B. Jordan, no agreement has been signed at this time for Austin Butler. But so is the latter interested in this opportunity. And the filming schedule for the feature film shouldn’t be a problem for him either.
Dan Gilroy as screenwriter, Joseph Kosinski as director
The new Miami Vice it could therefore be worn by a prestigious couple. Just like Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood today. Last year we could see it Duna: second partin which he played Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Most recently, he played Hank Caught stealing – Caught stealing.
The remake of Miami Vice was written by Dan Gilroy (Andor). His story is inspired by the pilot episode and the entire first season from the cult series. The feature film will be directed by Joseph Kosinski (F1).
The new film about the adventures of Sonny and Ricardo will be released in North America August 6, 2027. In France it should arrive in theaters two days earlier.
Source: Cine Serie
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