John Leguizamo was confirmed to be playing the villain in the upcoming movie, Miami Vice ’85. In a recently released video, fans got to see the first look of the 66-year-old’s character in the project.
The clip was released on Instagram from an account named @nancyrivera_photos. As the video rolled on, Leguizamo could be seen coming out of a black car. He sported a grey shirt tucked into beige dress pants. The actor also had a beige-colored coat to pair with his outfit. Finishing off his look, Leguizamo donned a pair of shiny black shoes and a reddish tie.
The Miami Vice ’85 villain also had his hair brushed back. In a typical classic old-school villain style, he sported a moustache on an otherwise clean-shaven face, while smoking a cigar to keep up with the bad-guy look. According to recent reports and rumors, The Odyssey star will be playing a cartel boss in the upcoming movie.
What we know about Miami Vice ’85 and its cast
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Miami Vice ’85 revolves around two detectives, namely James “Sonny” Crockett and Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, and how they fight crime in 1980s South Florida. The two infiltrate and dismantle drug trafficking, prostitution, and other criminal activities by going undercover as criminals. Set in mid-1980s Miami, the story draws direct inspiration from the pilot episode of the well-known series Miami Vice.
The synopsis of the cop drama, per IMDb, reads, ‘Vice detectives Crockett and Tubbs, from Miami-Dade’s organized crime bureau, go undercover as criminals to infiltrate and dismantle southern Florida’s criminal enterprises.”
Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are portraying James “Sonny” Crockett and Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, respectively. The cast card further includes Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Haley Lu Richardson, Andrew Schulz, Camila Morrone, Dominic Sessa, Danny Ramirez, Whitney Peak, and others.
Miami Vice ’85 is scheduled to hit the screens on May 19, 2028.
