Camila Morrone, who is set to be another high-profile cast member on the highly anticipated crime drama Miami Vice ’85, joins Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. Under the direction of Joseph Kosinski, the new movie looks to be a big-budget remake of the legendary Miami Vice series, with Morrone rumored to be the spurned love interest for Butler.
Morrone has been involved in the project by posting a report on social media. She also published a report with the accompanying tweet, “Meet your new Vice squad.” Her announcement has fueled the excitement of the film further as the film keeps on putting together a cast of some well-known and emerging Hollywood actors.
Reports indicate that Morrone will be joined by Austin Butler and play his character’s love interest. Her casting is said to come after final chemistry tests with Butler over the weekend. When the filmmakers are looking to find a dynamic between the two actors that will make it believable on screen, the testing process is often an important stage for major productions that involve the two actors having a significant romantic story or emotional story to share.
Morrone’s addition comes at a time when Miami Vice ’85 is quickly assembling one of the more interesting casts for the upcoming crime film. Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler have reportedly been cast in the role, and Whitney Peak and Alden Ehrenreich are also reportedly joining the cast. As the cast grows, the film is being noticed not only for its ties with a popular television show, but also for the talent in the cast, behind the scenes and more.
Miami Vice ’85 is being directed by Joseph Kosinski and is written by Dan Gilroy. Known for his large-scale visual filmmaking, Kosinski is known for projects that pair technically ambitious production design with a strong character-driven story. His involvement indicates that it is possible that this new Miami Vice project will feature a lot of atmosphere, action and visual detail in its approach and it will be a return to the unique world of the 1980s city of Miami.
The movie is said to be based on the original Miami Vice TV series’ pilot episode. Miami Vice ’85 is not an exact replica of the previous exhibition, but will be an original presentation of the crime-filled Miami environment. The story will delve into the glitz and the corruption of the city in the mid-1980s, when it was still a city of unique fashion, nightlife, wealth and a rapidly evolving culture.
There’s plenty of material for a modern crime drama in that setting. The 1980s made Miami synonymous with the combination of crime, drug dealing, luxury and popular culture. The original Miami Vice series was known for successfully making those elements into a television identity, which encompassed fashion, music, and cinematography. A new movie that takes place in the same time frame can have the chance to resonate with that atmosphere but do so through a modern approach to filmmaking.
The project is named “Miami Vice ‘85” and that immediately indicates its period setting. The title ensures the story stays within the franchise’s decade-defining visual era. That may make the film interesting to audiences who know the original series, and a whole new world of the Miami Vice franchise for those who don’t.
Morrone’s part might also be an important aspect of the character dynamics in the movie. Her supposed relationship with Butler provides the project with a relationship plot line as well as a crime one. Crime dramas can also have romantic relationships that create an additional layer of tension since personal loyalty may clash with professional obligations and hazardous situations. What unfolds of this relationship in the greater picture is one thing audiences will have to wait and see.
The casting is also one of the biggest parts of Morrone’s skyrocketing career. The actress has been recently spotted for her Netflix show Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Her role in the series was said to have helped her gain traction and garnered interest in further high-profile roles. Her transition from TV to a big screen role like Miami Vice, ‘85′, is another example of the roles that were springing up around her career.
Morrone also recently got to show up in the second season of The Night Manager, which starred Tom Hiddleston. The series allowed her to continue her work in a high-end thriller, and being in a movie that revolves around a crime was the right choice for the right actress to keep her in the same genre. Her upcoming projects indicate that she is getting more active in both streaming and major studio films.
The actress is also likely to star in Netflix’s series adaptation of The Age of Innocence. Later this year, she will also be appearing in Patricia Arquette’s Gonzo Girl with Willem Dafoe. There are multiple projects on the way, with Miami Vice ‘85 being one of the biggest to be added to the ever-growing list.
The film is Austin Butler’s next big stage challenge, after a number of prominent roles. He has been one of the more closely watched actors of his generation due to his range of being able to pass from drama, action and period-oriented projects. His chemistry testing a scene with Morrone reveals that the chemistry between them will be significant in the movie and will not be a sub-plot.
The project’s appeal is further bolstered with Michael B. Jordan’s presence. The actor has made a name for himself through his acting, action and franchise movies and is fitting for a modern movie about crime. Adding Jordan, Butler and Morrone make for a blend of classic and modern screen presence for Miami Vice ’85.
