‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look: Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Revive Tubbs and Crockett as Reboot Begins Filming
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler revive iconic roles in 'Miami Vice '85' reboot.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 26.
- Primary Driver: Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler revive iconic roles in 'Miami Vice '85' reboot.
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Five outlets simultaneously published a first look at the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot, featuring Michael B. Jordan as Crockett and Austin Butler as Tubbs.
The images show the actors in their respective roles, with Jordan and Butler both sporting the iconic pastel-colored suits. Lou Rodriguez in the reboot.
The reboot's filming has begun, according to Variety. The new series is a revival of the 1980s television show, which originally starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as the iconic detectives.
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The obvious questions
Who plays Crockett in the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot?
Michael B. Jordan
Who plays Tubbs in the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot?
Austin Butler
Who has been cast as Lt. Lou Rodriguez in the reboot?
Michael Irby
Coverage (8)
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First Look: Jordan, Butler In “Miami Vice ’85”Dark Horizons · 2h ago
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Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Suit Up as Crockett and Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice ’85’ First LookThe Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
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Michael Irby Cast In Universal’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’ As Lt. Lou RodriguezDeadline · 2h ago
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