Austin Butler channels ’80s vibes in ‘Miami Vice’85’: First look

October 13, 2026
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An 80’s classic! Universal’s action-thriller, Miami Vice ’85 directed by Joseph Kosinski has begun it’s production. Austin Butler who’s playing James “Sonny” Crockett opposite of Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs was seen filming the re-make alongside co-stars Danny Ramirez and Dominic Sessa in Wayne, New Jersey. Scroll through to see the set!

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Austin Butler was spotted filming the remake of ’80s classic “Miami Vice” in Wayne, New Jersey. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler on the set of the "Miami Vice" reboot as detective James “Sonny” Crockett, wearing a white suit and getting out of a white convertible.
Austin Butler on the set of the “Miami Vice” reboot as detective James “Sonny” Crockett. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler and Danny Ramirez on the set of "Miami Vice 85".
Butler appears as the iconic James “Sonny” Crockett in the remake. He’s seen here with Danny Ramirez on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” GC Images

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Dominic Sessa on the film set of the Miami Vice reboot.
Dominic Sessa is seen here on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler on the set of the Miami Vice reboot film.
Butler sported his best ’80s whites and pastels for the filming. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler films the 'Miami Vice' remake on a shopping center set in New Jersey.
A scene from the upcoming “Miami Vice ’85” reboot is seen above. T.JACKSON / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler on the set of the film Miami Vice '85 in New Jersey, with a white convertible and film crew equipment.
The Hollywood reboot of the iconic crime series is directed by Joseph Kosinski and is scheduled for release in 2028. SONIC / BACKGRID

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A white and orange vintage Chevrolet van-based ambulance parked on a film set, surrounded by other period-accurate cars.
Cars and an ambulance on the set of the reboot in New Jersey are seen here. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler on set in a white suit and sunglasses for the "Miami Vice" movie.
Austin Butler’s character was originally played by Don Johnson. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Austin Butler on the set of the Miami Vice reboot film at a New Jersey liquor store.
Johnson made the detective character role famous in the ’80s. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Palm trees in plant pots on a film set in New Jersey.
Palm trees on the New Jersey set are seen above. SONIC / BACKGRID

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Behind-the-scenes view of the "Miami Vice '85" film set in a New Jersey strip mall, with crew and background actors milling about.
A scene from the upcoming “Miami Vice ’85” reboot is seen above. SONIC / BACKGRID

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