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Austin Butler as Sonny Crockett? Inside the New Miami Vice Movie Casting

Austin Butler is in early talks to play detective Sonny Crockett in Universal's upcoming Miami Vice movie. The film will be directed by Joseph Kosinski and feature Michael B. Jordan as Ricardo Tubbs. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2026 with a planned August 2027 theatrical release. The project aims to capture the glamour and chaos of 1980s Miami that made the original series a cultural phenomenon.

Key Points: Austin Butler in Talks for Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice Film

  • Film scheduled for August 2027 release with late 2026 production start
  • Michael B. Jordan set to play Ricardo Tubbs as Crockett's partner
  • Script developed by Dan Gilroy with earlier versions by Eric Warren Singer
  • Movie revisits 1980s Miami crime and style from original series
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Austin Butler in talks to play Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice film

Austin Butler may play Sonny Crockett opposite Michael B. Jordan's Tubbs in the new Miami Vice movie directed by Joseph Kosinski, scheduled for 2027 release.

"The movie's filming schedule has been set for late 2026, allowing Butler time to join the project. - Deadline"

New York, October 25

Hollywood actor Austin Butler might soon step into one of television's most iconic roles. The Elvis star is in early talks to play detective James "Sonny" Crockett in Universal's upcoming Miami Vice movie, as reported by Deadline.

The upcoming film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, will also star Michael B. Jordan, who is set to play Crockett's partner Ricardo Tubbs. Both actors are said to be in the early stages of discussions, and no official deals have been signed yet.

According to Deadline, sources say that the movie's filming schedule has been set for late 2026, allowing Butler time to join the project. The film will hit theatres on August 6, 2027.

The script has gone through several versions, with the most recent draft written by Dan Gilroy. Earlier versions were penned by Eric Warren Singer, while Dylan Clark and Joseph Kosinski will produce the project.

The new Miami Vice film will revisit the glamour and chaos of 1980s Miami, exploring crime, corruption, and the city's vibrant style. The story takes inspiration from the pilot and first season of the hit NBC show created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann.

The original Miami Vice series, which aired from 1984 to 1989, starred Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo Tubbs. The show became a cultural phenomenon, influencing everything from fashion to film.

If the deal goes through, this would mark another major project for Butler, who rose to fame with his Oscar-nominated role in Elvis and later appeared in Dune: Part Two and Caught Stealing.

Meanwhile, Universal has not yet commented on the casting news.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Don Johnson IS Sonny Crockett for us 80s kids. These reboots rarely capture the original magic. Hope they don't ruin another classic with unnecessary modernization.
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Ananya R
Excited for the 80s Miami vibe! The fashion, the music, the pastel suits - it's going to be such a visual treat. Hope they keep the original soundtrack elements too! 🎶
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Sarah B
Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs is perfect casting! He has the intensity and charm needed for the role. This could be the buddy cop movie we've been waiting for.
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Vikram M
2027 release? That's too far away! By then we'll have forgotten about this announcement. Hollywood really needs to work on their production timelines.
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Kavya N
As someone who discovered Miami Vice on streaming, I'm excited for a fresh take. The original was before my time, so this might be my introduction to this iconic series!

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