Walton Goggins is reportedly joining Miami Vice ’85 as a villain, with Deadline saying he would play an assassin or henchman working for John Leguizamo’s cartel king. The outlet attributes the casting to unnamed sources and labels the role detail unconfirmed, so the character should not be treated as an official reveal. Deadline’s report says a deal for Goggins to join the film came together after scheduling around Fallout season three was worked out.
Miami Vice ’85 is scheduled to open on 19 May 2028, after moving from its earlier 2027 plan. Tbreak covered the release-date change when the new date was reported.
Goggins’ television credits include Justified and The Shield, while IGN notes his recent profile through Fallout and The White Lotus. IGN’s casting report also reports the casting.
Miami Vice ’85: Goggins’ reported role
Leguizamo is already set to play the film’s lead villain, a cartel king. Deadline’s sources describe Goggins as one of his hired assassins or henchmen, but do not name the character. That would place him opposite Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, who are set to play Ricardo Tubbs and Sonny Crockett, with Joseph Kosinski directing.
Tbreak has already covered Leguizamo’s villain casting. The new report adds a second antagonist to the film’s cast, but says nothing about how prominent Goggins’ part will be.
What is known about Miami Vice ’85
Deadline describes the film as an all-new version of the 1984–90 NBC series, inspired by its pilot episode and the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami. The current cast and release plan belong to this new take, not the 2006 film; IGN says it is not a sequel to Michael Mann’s adaptation.
When does production on Miami Vice ’85 begin?
Deadline expects production to start in 2026, but its report does not provide a specific start date.
Will Miami Vice ’85 be shot for IMAX?
Yes. Deadline says the film will be shot for IMAX.
Who is writing Miami Vice ’85?
Dan Gilroy wrote the screenplay, based on characters created by Anthony Yerkovich; Eric Warren Singer wrote an earlier draft.
