An 80s classic comes back to life! Universal’s action thriller, “Miami Vice ’85.” directed by Joseph Kosinski has begun production. Austin Butler, who plays James “Sonny” Crockett alongside Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs, was seen filming the remake alongside his co-stars Danny Ramirez and Dominic Sessa in Wayne, New Jersey. Scroll through to see the first looks from the set.
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Austin Butler was spotted filming the remake of the ’80s classic “Miami Vice” in Wayne, New Jersey. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Austin Butler on the set of the ‘Miami Vice’ reboot as Detective James “Sonny” Crockett. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Butler appears as the iconic James “Sonny” Crockett in the remake. Seen here with Danny Ramirez on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” GC Images
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Dominic Sessa is seen here on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Butler sported her best ’80s whites and pastels for the shoot. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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A scene from the upcoming reboot of “Miami Vice ’85” is seen above. T.JACKSON / BACKGROUND
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The Hollywood reboot of the iconic detective series is directed by Joseph Kosinski and is scheduled for release in 2028. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Cars and an ambulance on the set of the reboot in New Jersey are seen here. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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The character of Austin Butler was originally played by Don Johnson. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Johnson made the role of the detective character famous in the 1980s. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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Palm trees of the New Jersey Plateau are seen above. SONIC / BACKGROUND
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A scene from the upcoming reboot of “Miami Vice ’85” is seen above. SONIC / BACKGROUND