John Leguizamo Reportedly Cast as Cartel Boss in Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice '85
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John Leguizamo is reportedly set to star as the main villain in Joseph Kosinski's upcoming period film Miami Vice '85, releasing in theaters in May 2028.
Universal is heading back to the neon soaked streets of the 1980s with a new feature film titled Miami Vice '85, directed by Joseph Kosinski and shot specifically for IMAX. According to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter, John Leguizamo has landed a major role as the film's main cartel boss villain. The project leans heavily into the aesthetic and tone of the original series pilot and first season, marking a poetic full circle moment for Leguizamo, who actually made his television debut on the classic NBC crime drama back in the 1980s.
The upcoming period piece boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast featuring Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, and Danny Ramirez. Set for a theatrical release on May 19, 2028, the production aims to capture the high contrast glamour and heavy corruption of mid-eighties Miami. Kosinski is joined by producer Dylan Clark and writers Dan Gilroy and Eric Singer to build out a cinematic experience that respects the source material while delivering modern blockbuster production values.
Leguizamo brings plenty of history to the project, having famously played cartel boss offspring Orlando Calderone across multiple episodes of the original series during his early acting days. While Leguizamo has spoken candidly in past interviews about his initial hesitation toward television work and the limited, stereotypical roles available to Latino actors during that era, this new casting places him at the center of a major studio franchise revival. With production kicking off soon, the film is shaping up to be a massive cinematic event when it hits screens in a few years.
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Original article: IGN South Africa