Michael B Jordan In Talks To Star As Rico Tubbs In Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice Reboot

Michael B Jordan may soon be stepping into one of television’s most iconic roles. The acclaimed actor is in early talks to play Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming big-screen reboot of Miami

Vice for Universal Pictures. The project marks the latest collaboration between a top-tier Hollywood talent and Kosinski, the visionary filmmaker behind Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming F1: The Movie. Known for his sleek, high-octane visual storytelling, Kosinski seems well-matched with Jordan—an actor who brings emotional depth and charisma to blockbuster filmmaking.Jordan’s career continues to soar, both in front of and behind the camera. The Creed star and director has built a reputation for balancing powerful human stories with crowd-pleasing spectacle. His filmography includes acclaimed dramas such as Fruitvale Station and Just Mercy, as well as global hits like Black Panther. Most recently, Jordan led the box office phenomenon Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s horror epic in which he played twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Released on April 18, the film earned rave reviews and shattered records to become the highest-grossing original horror movie ever, grossing $366 million worldwide.

Currently, Jordan is directing, producing (through his Outlier Society banner), and starring in Amazon MGM Studios’ reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair.Also Read: Crime 101 Trailer: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo Reunite To Lead Thrilling Heist Drama With Halle Berry; WATCHUniversal and Kosinski first announced the Miami Vice feature in April, setting an August 6, 2027 release date. The film will be shot for IMAX and is described as an “exploration of the glamour and corruption of mid-’80s Miami,” inspired by the pilot and first season of the landmark television series that helped define an era of style and sound.The original Miami Vice (1984–1989) starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as undercover detectives infiltrating the city’s criminal underworld. The show’s mix of neon visuals, fashion-forward sensibility, and pulsating soundtrack left an indelible mark on pop culture and filmmaking alike.The new adaptation is produced by Dylan Clark and Joseph Kosinski, with a screenplay from Eric Warren Singer and Dan Gilroy. Production is slated to begin next year.Universal Pictures declined to comment on the development.