The ‘Miami Vice’ reboot is making headlines again, and the latest rumor has Tom Cruise in the mix as the film’s villain. Everyone is talking about casting for the reboot, but nothing has been officially announced yet. All these reports are circling Cruise as the antagonistic character. However, director Kosinski, producer Michael Mann, has set audiences on fire, even though the facts are still up in the air.
‘Miami Vice’ Rumor: What Does Tom Cruise Have To Do With It?
According to ComingSoon.net, some industry insiders have already talked about Tom Cruise being “eyeballed” for the role of the villain in Joseph Kosinski’s new film Miami Vice. Rumors gained momentum when The Ringer’s podcast, ‘The Big Picture’, came out. Daniel Richtman, a well-known insider, kicked things off by saying that Cruise was in talks for the part. But the hosts of ‘The Big Picture’ weren’t buying it. Sean Fennessey said his own source had already “debunked” the rumor, and then he and Bill Simmons moved on, without giving it much weight.
Still, the idea of Cruise playing a villain, especially after working with Kosinski on “Top Gun: Maverick,” doesn’t seem too unrealistic. Cruise and Kosinski have already collaborated. Cruise has played the guy in the gray shade before. In ‘Collateral’, the audience loved seeing things change. However, since nothing has been made official yet, it’s unclear if a ‘Miami Vice’ reboot was ever approached.
What is the new ‘Miami Vice’?
FYI, the original 1984 show followed undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs as they took on the Miami criminal underworld. Neon, New Wave music and serious crime were all – quite iconic. Michael Mann produced the TV series and later directed the 2006 film adaptation starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell. The film didn’t get much love at first, but has become a cult favorite thanks to its style and action.Now, the reboot aims to update the classic crime saga. Expect undercover cops, drug dealing, organized crime and all the glitz and danger of Miami. Atmosphere: Retro looks mixed with modern action, a neo-noir feel. Plot details are still under wraps, but we’ll likely see Crockett and Tubbs infiltrating criminal networks, possibly opposite an old-time villain, a role Cruise was rumored to play.As for casting, here’s what we know so far: According to People , Austin Butler is in line to play Sonny Crockett, and Michael B. Jordan will play Rico Tubbs. In the past, Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas played them on TV, and the 2006 film starred Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. If Cruise ever logs on, he’ll likely be the main villain, setting up a fight with the two detectives.However, it’s important to note that none of this is locked in and official yet. No deal has been signed, and the line-up is subject to change.Kosinski’s reboot is still somewhat of a mystery. E! News is working from a script by Dan Gilroy, based on an earlier draft by Eric Warren Singer. Dylan Clark is producing alongside Kosinski.Filming is scheduled for 2026, with the film expected to arrive sometime in 2027.
