Tension on Miami Vice '85 set
A moment of tension occurred on the set of Miami Vice '85 on Friday, October 23, in New York, when a man armed with a butcher's knife arrived and threatened a crew member. The incident happened during nighttime filming of the Hollywood production.Police intervene and arrest suspect
Police quickly intervened and arrested the 23-year-old man, who was originally from Brooklyn. According to the New York City Police Department, he was charged with threats and illegal possession of a weapon.Incident linked to verbal dispute
A crew member told the police that the man drew his weapon after a verbal altercation. Michael B. Jordan was filming a scene that evening but was not present at the location during the incident.Filming details and cast
The adaptation of the cult 1980s television series Miami Vice began filming this month in New York and will continue in Florida. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick and F1, the film is inspired by the pilot episode of the original series, which first aired on September 16, 1984.Cast and release date
The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as the legendary duo, alongside John Leguizamo, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, and Danny Ramirez. Miami Vice '85 is set to be released in theaters on May 17, 2028.
