Filming location and incident
The film Miami Vice 85 is currently being filmed in New York, and a man with a weapon was arrested on the set after threatening a member of the team. The incident caused a moment of panic as the filming was taking place in the middle of the night.Arrest and charges
A 23-year-old man from the neighborhood was arrested by New York police and charged with threats and illegal possession of a weapon. The individual, identified as Alex Perez, was not present at the scene during the incident, though the main actor Michael B. Jordan was filming nearby but not at the location at the time.Incident details
The incident occurred around 11:15 PM near the intersection of Avenue N and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The individual ran through the production set and had a verbal altercation with a 42-year-old member of the team before drawing a butcher knife and threatening them. NYPD officers intervened, disarming and arresting the suspect without any injuries reported.Previous criminal record
Alex Perez had a history of arrests for burglaries, gun violence, and gang-related cases. This time, he was charged with threats with a weapon and illegal possession of a weapon.Film production and cast
The filming of Miami Vice 85 began this month in New Jersey and New York before moving to Florida. The film is a new version of the 1980s NBC series Miami Vice, directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick.Cast and release date
The film features a five-star cast, including Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan reprising the roles of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Other notable actors include John Leguizamo, Alden Ehrenreich, and Walton Goggins. The film is expected to be released in theaters on May 19, 2028.
