The Wild True Story Behind How Michael Mann's 'Miami Vice' Movie Got Made

Television-to-film adaptations like that of Michael Mann's 2006 film Miami Vice have long been a common endeavor in the entertainment industry. With an endless list of iconic and beloved shows to choose from, filmmakers consistently show an eagerness to capitalize on nostalgia and audience-driven appreciation in translating the episodic format to the big screen. On the whole, many of these adaptations go on to great success, with franchises like Star Trek and Mission Impossible serving as examples that both honored and built on their respective source material. Some efforts, however, are not so fortunate and find themselves either largely forgotten or relegated to cultural obscurity. One such film is 2006's aforementioned Miami Vice, an adaptation written and directed by the man who originally helped launch the fan-favorite television series 22 years prior.