André Holland Joins Universal’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’

EXCLUSIVE: André Holland (Moonlight, The Knick) is the latest to join the all-star cast of Universal’s Miami Vice ’85, led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. A character description for Holland is under wraps.

From screenwriter Dan Gilroy and director Joseph Kosinski, Miami Vice ’85 explores the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami in an all-new version of the hit series Miami Vice. The film is inspired by the pilot episode of the landmark 1984-90 NBC series titled “Brother’s Keeper,” which aired September 16, 1984.

The previously announced cast includes Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, John Leguizamo, Danny Ramirez and Walton Goggins.

Written by series creator Anthony Yerkovich, the two-hour premiere of Miami Vice introduced the world to Vice cop Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) and New York detective Ricardo Tubbs (Phillip Michael Thomas), who are brought together by destiny, though they did not really vibe at first. They eventually become partners, but first they investigate Colombian drug lord Calderone (Miguel Piñero), the show’s main antagonist across Season 1.

In the episode, it’s revealed that Tubbs’ beef with Calderone runs deep and is the reason why the former is in Miami. He wants revenge for his slain brother, who was taken down after the cartel leader put out a hit on his life. Despite first appearances, Crockett and Tubbs decide they want to work together, taking down bad guys in the Magic City and having some fun in between.

Aside from the Crockett and Tubbs intro, the episode is famously known for a driving scene where the duo is in Crockett’s black Ferrari Daytona Spyder while listening to Phil Collins’ song In the Air Tonight.

Also notable, though not from this episode, John Leguizamo portrayed Calderone’s son Orlando twice in the series. Leguizamo will also star in Miami Vice ’85, though it is as yet unknown if he will reprise the role of Orlando.

The movie will be filmed for IMAX and is set for release on May 19, 2028. Production will begin this year.

The film is produced by Dylan Clark/Dylan Clark Productions (The Batman, The Penguin) and Kosinski (F1). Dan Gilroy is writing the script, based on characters created by Yerkovich from the series executive-produced by Yerkovich and Michael Mann. Eric Warren Singer wrote an earlier draft of the screenplay.

Holland recently wrapped Amazon’s forthcoming series, Delphi. Previously, Holland was seen as the lead of Duke Johnson’s The Actor, which was released theatrically in March. In 2025, under his Harper Road Films banner, Holland produced and starred in Love, Brooklyn, working alongside producer Steven Soderbergh. Holland also starred in Hulu’s Exhibiting Forgiveness with Andra Day. He is perhaps best known for starring in Barry Jenkins ’ Oscar-winning Moonlight alongside Mahershala Ali. Holland is represented by WME and Anonymous Content.