New York, Oct. 25 -- Hollywood actor Austin Butler might soon step into one of television's most iconic roles. The Elvis star is in early talks to play detective James "Sonny" Crockett in Universal's upcoming Miami Vice movie, as reported by Deadline.

The upcoming film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, will also star Michael B. Jordan, who is set to play Crockett's partner Ricardo Tubbs. Both actors are said to be in the early stages of discussions, and no official deals have been signed yet.

According to Deadline, sources say that the movie's filming schedule has been set for late 2026, allowing Butler time to join the project. The film will hit theatres on August 6, 2027.

The script has gone through several versions, with the most recent...