Miami in the mid-1980s was a city of extremes: sun-soaked beaches, pastel suits, neon lights, and a criminal underworld that pulsed just beneath the glamorous surface. “Miami Vice” captured that world like nothing else on television, blending high-stakes crime with style, music, and a cinematic sensibility that influenced fashion, filmmaking, and pop culture for decades. Its iconic aesthetic, from sleek cars to flashy nightlife and the tension between law and temptation, still resonates with audiences today, long after the series first aired.
The original show was as much about mood and atmosphere as it was about undercover police work, turning Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas into cultural icons. Its influence stretched beyond the small screen, inspiring movies, music videos, and a generation’s idea of cool. Now, nearly 40 years later, that unique blend of style and grit is set to return.
Universal Greenlights Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ Movie
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joseph Kosinski is officially set to direct a new “Miami Vice” movie. The film will revisit the stylish and dangerous world of 1980s Miami, taking cues from the pilot and first season of the original series while adding Kosinski’s signature cinematic vision.
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Universal Pictures has announced that the film will hit theaters on August 6, 2027. Casting is currently underway, and production is scheduled to begin next year. Kosinski is aiming to create a visually striking experience, with the movie being shot for IMAX to fully capture the city’s vibrant energy and neon-soaked aesthetic.
The project is co-produced by Dylan Clark, whose work on “The Batman” demonstrated a knack for blending style and suspense. Kosinski has been developing the picture since last year, working closely with his longtime collaborators to shape a story that respects the beloved show while offering something new for modern audiences.
With Kosinski at the helm, the upcoming “Miami Vice” promises to be more than just a nostalgic trip. The combination of a legendary setting, high-stakes drama, and blockbuster-level filmmaking suggests the title will bring the iconic series to life in a way that feels both fresh and faithful.
