Tom Cruisehe may be preparing to become a villain in his next. The actor is reportedly set to play the main antagonist in the upcoming reboot of ‘Miami Vice’ directed by and starring Joseph Kosinski. Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan in the main roles. Tom Cruise is set to play a villain in “Miami Vice.”According to reports, the film is backed by Michael Mann, who previously directed Cruise in his infamous turn in ‘Collateral’. While there is no official confirmation whether a formal offer has been made to the Hollywood action star, reports suggest that Cruise is a frontrunner for the role. A post by DanielRPK said: “Tom Cruise is eyed to star in Kosinski’s villainous reboot produced by Michael Mann – who directed Cruise in his last antagonistic role as a hitman in 2004’s ‘Collateral’.”Tom Cruise looking for unconventional rolesIf it ends, he would return to dark roles after playing the action hero in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ saga and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. After continuing to play the hero for several years in a row, the actor is said to be exploring more diverse and unconventional roles.About ‘Miami Vice’Meanwhile, the upcoming ‘Miami Vice’ reboot is expected to begin filming in Miami this summer. According to Variety, the film is described as “an exploration of the glamor and corruption of mid-1980s Miami.” While Jordan has been confirmed to play Ricardo Tubbs, it has been reported that Butler will play James ‘Sonny’ Crockett.The film will also be inspired by the pilot and first season of the original TV series.Jordan, fresh off his Best Actor Oscar win, will also be seen in ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’, which is slated for release in March 2027. If the production of ‘Miami Vice’ goes according to plan, the film has a planned release date of August 6, 2027.
