Arrest on movie set in Brooklyn
A 23-year-old man named Alex Perez was arrested in Brooklyn after allegedly brandishing a knife in front of a filming crew on the set of Miami Vice ’85. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), Perez had a criminal record and was taken into custody on Friday evening after threatening members of the production team.Incident details and charges
TMZ reported that Perez was removed from the set by a crew member before pulling a large knife from his hoodie. A police officer at the scene arrested him at 11:17 p.m. The incident reportedly involved Perez saying a word beginning with "n" to a crew member while he was handcuffed. He was charged with second-degree threats with a weapon and fourth-degree illegal possession of a weapon.Filming scenes and cast
The filming of Miami Vice ’85 took place in New York this week, including scenes with Michael B. Jordan and John Leguizamo that appear to recreate the opening moments of the original Miami Vice television series. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski and is inspired by the original series' pilot and first season.Production plans and release date
The production team announced that filming for Miami Vice ’85 will move to Miami, Florida, once the hurricane season is over. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 17, 2028.
