The Miami Vice ’85 cast keeps getting bigger, and cameras are now rolling. As Deadline reports, Universal’s new take on the 1980s TV series has started production, with photos of Michael B. Jordan in character as Ricardo Tubbs making the rounds online. Austin Butler plays Sonny Crockett, Joseph Kosinski directs, and the film is being shot for IMAX. With an ensemble this large, the real backstage hero is the daily call sheet.
Miami Vice ’85 Cast and Crew: Who Is Involved
According to Deadline, the cast grew through the summer and into the fall. Here is the line-up reported so far:
- Michael B. Jordan as Ricardo Tubbs and Austin Butler as Sonny Crockett.
- Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone and Danny Ramirez.
- John Leguizamo as the villain, plus Andrew Schulz and Walton Goggins.
- Andre Holland, Michael Irby as Lt. Lou Rodriguez, and Haley Lu Richardson.
Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directs from a script by Eric Warren Singer, rewritten by Dan Gilroy, and produces with Dylan Clark. The story draws on the pilot episode, “Brother’s Keeper,” and the show’s first season. Universal moved the release from August 6, 2027 to May 19, 2028.
Why Big Ensembles Live or Die by the Call Sheet
A two-hander is easy to schedule. A 12-plus principal cast is not. Every actor has a different hair, makeup and wardrobe time, and many have other projects and press commitments. Add night exteriors, picture cars and IMAX camera packages, and one vague call time can leave a star waiting for hours, or keep the whole unit waiting for one star. Our anatomy of a call sheet guide and the explainer on what a call sheet is in filmmaking cover the basics.
Call Sheet Tips for a Star-Packed Ensemble
1. Set individual call times, not one for everyone
Stagger pickup, makeup and on-set times by scene order. Leads in the first setup arrive first. Day players in the last scene can arrive hours later.
2. Put picture cars and period details on the sheet
A 1980s setting means vehicles, wardrobe and props that must match. List them next to the scenes they belong to, so drivers and art teams arrive with the right items.
3. Flag format and camera needs
When some scenes are shot for IMAX, note the camera package and any extra setup time. It helps cast and crew understand why a setup takes longer.
4. Keep one version as the source of truth
Ensemble schedules change late. Publish a numbered version and share it with everyone at once, instead of sending updates in separate chats.
With Studiovity’s call sheet software, you can generate call sheets from the schedule, set each actor’s call time and reorder sections for clarity. For the bigger picture, Studiovity’s scheduling tools keep cast availability and shoot days aligned.
Key Takeaways
- Miami Vice ’85 has started production for Universal, shot for IMAX (Deadline).
- Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler lead a cast of 12-plus named actors.
- Release is set for May 19, 2028, with Joseph Kosinski directing.
- Big ensembles need individual call times, clear prop and car lists, and one published version.
FAQ
Who is in the Miami Vice ’85 cast?
Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, John Leguizamo, Andrew Schulz, Walton Goggins, Andre Holland, Michael Irby and Haley Lu Richardson, per Deadline.
When does Miami Vice ’85 come out?
Universal has dated the film for May 19, 2028, after moving it from August 6, 2027.
What should an ensemble call sheet include?
Individual cast call times, scene order, locations, picture cars and key props, camera notes, safety information and a version number.
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