Miami Vice ’85 Casts Superman Star Alongside Michael B. Jordan & Austin Butler

Miami Vice '85 just added another superhero actor to its lineup, and this casting choice signals serious ambitions for the film. Universal's star-studded reboot landed a fan-favorite Superman star in a role that could steal the show. Edi Gathegi joins the growing cast of Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice '85 Edi Gathegi has joined the cast of Miami Vice '85, Universal Pictures' cinematic adaptation of the iconic '80s TV show, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The actor, who earned praise for his role as Mr. Terrific in last year's Superman, joins an already star-studded ensemble that features the likes of Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, John Leguizamo and Andrew Schulz. Joseph Kosinski, the director behind Top Gun: Maverick and F1, is helming the project. The film is expected to start production in November with shoots planned in New York and Miami. According to sources, Gathegi plays the role of a crook with big ambitions. The new feature is set in mid-1980s Miami, delving deep into the city's chaos. It draws inspiration from the pilot episode of the landmark television series created by Anthony Yerkovich. The original show featured Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as undercover Miami police officers James Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs, respectively. In the new version, Jordan portrays Tubbs while Butler takes on Crockett. Miami Vice '85 will be filmed for IMAX and is set to hit theaters on May 19, 2028. Dylan Clark is producing via Dylan Clark Productions alongside Kosinski. The project marks another major studio tentpole for Universal's packed slate. Gathegi's portrayal of Mr. Terrific in James Gunn's Superman received high praise from fans and critics. He's set to return in the 2027 sequel, Man of Tomorrow. His other credits include The Harder They Fall, which also stars Idris Elba and Regina King, X-Men: First Class and several Twilight films. He currently stars as a series regular on Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed show, For All Mankind. Gathegi is represented by IAG and Yorn Levine. The post Miami Vice '85 Casts Superman Star Alongside Michael B. Jordan & Austin Butler appeared first on Mandatory .