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John Leguizamo To Play Villain In ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deadline
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What happened

Universal and Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice ’85 looks to have found its potential bad guy as sources tell Deadline that John Leguizamo is on board to join the movie.

Austin Butler and Michael B.

Jordan are set to star, with Kosinski directing.

Key facts

  • Universal and Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice ’85 looks to have found its potential bad guy as sources tell Deadline that John Leguizamo is on board to join the movie.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:01:58 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. ‘Miami Vice ’85’: John Leguizamo to Play the Bad Guy in Joseph Kosinski’s Crime Thriller (Exclusive)

  2. John Leguizamo To Play Villain In ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler

Sources

The original report was published by Deadline. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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