The neon lights are shining on visionary directorJoseph Kosinskias he prepares to reimagine the iconic 1980s seriesMiami Vice. The hit NBC show means a lot to Kosinski, so it’s important for him that he gets it right. TheTop Gun: Maverickdirector talked about the remake withSteve Weintraubat a recent Collider screening of his high-velocity summer blockbusterF1: The Movie.
With Kosinski having already tackled fighter jets (inMaverick) and race cars (inF1), Kosinski is ready to turn his attention to another high-speed mode of transportation: “Usually, people say planes, cars, and obviously boats are next.” Boats, of course, are an iconic part ofMiami Vice, which Kosinski describes as a formative series for him:
“Every other person who is my age, in 1985, when they were all looking at comic books or playing withStar Warsfigures orTransformerstoys, I was watchingMiami Vice. For me, that television show is a very important part of me growing up and introduced me to the work ofMichael Mann. I have a soft spot for that era, having grown up in it. I did not grow up in Miami, but I’m very excited about that. I don’t want to say too much about it, but we’re working on it now.”
Kosinski’s involvement with the project was announced earlier this year; it is set to be penned byDan Gilroy(Nightcrawler).
What Is ‘Miami Vice’ About?
Pitched to NBC with the logline “MTV cops,“Miami VicestarredDon JohnsonandPhilip Michael Thomasas Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs, two vice cops trying to keep the peace in the neon-lit world of 1980s Miami. Upon its premiere in 1984, the show was an enormous hit, thanks to its dazzling cinematography, high-octane action, and soundtrack of iconic ’80s pop hits. Even its instrumental theme song, by composerJan Hammer, became a Billboard hit. However, the show was also very expensive; when its ratings began to decline in 1990, it was decided that the show had run its course, and it was cancelled after five seasons. Mann, who executive produced the series, brought it back as atheatrical film in 2006withColin FarrellandJamie Foxxas Crockett and Tubbs; it received mixed reviews at the time, but has since become a cult favorite among Mann aficionados.
What Is ‘F1: The Movie’ About?
Set in the fast-paced world of motorsports, F1 follows washed-up Formula One racer Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), who’s lured back into the driver’s seat to mentor up-and-coming driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). As they race for glory, the two men bond, and Hayes begins to rebuild his life. The film has so far grossed over $575 million USD at the international box office;in his review, Collider’sRoss Bonaimedeclared it was “quite possibly one of the most impressive and exciting racing films ever made.”
F1: The Movieisnow in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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