With the final James Bond test screenings taking place this weekend, LAIKA‘s Wildwood hitting theaters, and fresh details about Joseph Kosinski‘s Miami Vice ’85 emerging, this Friday’s news cycle is wonderfully alive and well! Earlier today, exciting new photos from Tribeca and Lower Manhattan began circulating online, featuring Michael B. Jordan stepping into the iconic shoes of Ricardo Tubbs on the set of Miami Vice ’85.
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The latest snapshots depict Jordan sporting a sharp light grey suit paired with a crisp white tie, his grooming completely on point as he sprints with intense energy through the bustling streets of New York City. Meanwhile, other images captured by eagle-eyed sleuths show John Leguizamo emerging smoothly from a black sedan while chomping on a cigar. We also get a tantalizing glimpse of Jordan and Austin Butler locked in a tense, heated exchange while fully in character.
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Written by Nightcrawler’s Dan Gilroy, the movie is reportedly heavily inspired by the iconic pilot episode, “Brother’s Keeper.” That classic storyline follows Tubbs, a gritty New York cop who heads down to Miami tracking a drug lord named Calderone after his undercover brother is killed. Once there, he teams up with deep-cover vice cop Sonny Crockett, kicking off a partnership that defines television history.
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Beyond the pilot, the film also draws inspiration from the legendary two-parter “Calderone’s Return.” John Leguizamo stepping in to play Calderone is an absolute masterclass in casting, especially considering he actually played Calderone’s vengeful son in the original series! Interestingly, the film seems to skip Lt. Castillo, who didn’t join the show until partway through the first season.
Boasting an incredible stacked cast that includes Alden Ehrenreich, Walton Goggins, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, and Andrew Schulz, Miami Vice ’85 is shaping up to be an absolute must-watch event.
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