Danny Ramirez Joins Michael B. Jordan In 'Miami Vice ’85'

The retro action wave is officially rolling full steam ahead at Universal Pictures. Actor Danny Ramirez has officially joined the cast of *Miami Vice ’85*, according to new industry reports. The performer is stepping into a rapidly growing ensemble that has quickly become one of the most talked-about feature film projects currently in active development. Ramirez will share the screen with big-screen heavyweights Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The upcoming feature serves as a brand-new movie adaptation of the iconic classic 1980s crime television series, bringing the classic law enforcement franchise back to multiplexes for a new generation.

Who is directing the new Miami Vice movie Behind the scenes, filmmaker Joseph Kosinski is directing the feature adaptation. Kosinski is set to helm the project from a script written by screenwriter Dan Gilroy. The collaboration between Kosinski and Gilroy aims to give the classic 1980s television property a fresh, high-octane cinematic treatment under the Universal Pictures banner. The production is positioning itself as a major event film, relying on Kosinski’s directorial vision and Gilroy’s storytelling to capture the spirit of the original television drama while delivering a modern big-screen experience.

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Who else stars in Miami Vice 85 Ramirez is just the latest star to sign on for the movie. Before his casting was announced, the project secured commitments from several other high-profile actors. Alden Ehrenreich, Camila Morrone, and Whitney Peak all recently joined the cast alongside Jordan and Butler, creating a stacked ensemble roster. Specific details regarding Ramirez’s character and exact plot points for the feature film remain strictly locked away by Universal Pictures. However, with Kosinski directing, Gilroy writing, and a cast stacked with major talent like Jordan, Butler, and Ramirez, *Miami Vice ’85* is fast becoming one of the most anticipated upcoming feature adaptations in Hollywood. As casting continues to unfold, industry buzz around the adaptation is steadily climbing. Fans of the classic television series and action cinema lovers alike will be watching closely to see who else joins the project before cameras officially start rolling on the Universal feature.