Why the First Look Photos for Universal's Miami Vice '85 Actually Feel Way More Like 1987

Universal released the first official images of Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice ’85, the big-screen reboot of NBC’s classic series. The early photos have drawn comparisons to the show’s later look rather than its 1985 pastel phase. The original first two seasons were known for bright pastel designer linen suits, while Miami Vice shifted darker styling in its 1986 third season, including wardrobe changes and the destruction of Crockett’s black Ferrari Daytona Spyder before a switch to a white Ferrari Testarossa for the final seasons. The article notes fans may expect stronger 1985 iconography, echoing how director Joseph Kosinski approached the project as a longtime admirer.