Acclaimed actor Walton Goggins is gearing up to channel his menacing screen presence once more, securing a pivotal antagonist part in Joseph Kosinski's upcoming feature Miami Vice '85. The cinematic reimagining of the iconic 1980s police procedural features Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan in the leading roles. Directed by Kosinski, known for helming F1, the high-octane project adds Goggins to an expanding roster of talent set to bring the sun-drenched, perilous world of vice detectives back to theaters.
A Proven Track Record Across Complex Antagonist Roles
Goggins has built a distinguished career portraying magnetic yet morally compromised figures across both film and television. Audiences widely recognize him for his turn as Boyd Crowder in Justified, as well as his performance as the deeply compromised detective Shane Vendrell in The Shield. His big-screen resume also includes playing the ruthless Candyland overseer Billy Crash in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, alongside his recent depiction of the gritty bounty hunter The Ghoul in Fallout. The three-time Emmy nominee brings a distinct versatility to characters operating in the darkest corners of human nature.
Navigating Production Schedules And Character Details
Kosinski had maintained an eye on Goggins for this criminal role over an extended period. Scheduling concerns had briefly emerged due to Goggins' filming obligations surrounding Fallout Season 3, raising questions about whether his calendar could accommodate the production. Those conflicts were successfully resolved, paving the way for Goggins to portray a deadly hitman operating directly under the primary crime boss played by John Leguizamo, who portrays the central cartel kingpin.
Ensemble Cast, IMAX Presentation And Release Strategy
The cast assembled for the production features an impressive collection of performers, including Whitney Peak, Alden Ehrenreich, Camila Morrone, and Danny Ramirez. The script has been penned by Dan Gilroy, the writer-director behind Nightcrawler and brother of Tony Gilroy. Exploring the vibrant intersections of luxury and illicit commerce in 1980s South Florida, the film will begin principal photography this November across locations in New York and Miami. Tailored specifically for IMAX screens, Miami Vice '85 is slated to arrive in movie theaters on May 19, 2028.
