Rebel Ridge’s Don Johnson Has a Plan to Return to Miami Vice
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Loaded with unequivocal success, award-winning actor Don Johnson’s career is filled equally with stone-cold classics and contemporary blockbusters. He won a Golden Globe for his iconic portrayal of Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice. He’s had a top Billboard single off of his charting album Heartbeat. He lit the stage as Guys & Dolls’ Nathan Detroit in London’s prestigious West End. He smashed onto the scene with a second seminal television show, Nash Bridges. He’s filmed fruitful collaborations with massive directors like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Rian Johnson, and so many more. Now he’s adding Rebel Ridge, the new film by Blue Ruin’s thriller auteur filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier, to his filmography.
Rebel Ridge is set in the town of Shelby Springs. After Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) tries to post bail for his cousin, his savings are unjustly seized by corrupt local police Chief Sandy Burnne, played with pitch-perfect intensity by Johnson. With the help of court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb), Terry unearths a widespread conspiracy within Shelby Springs and sets off to get his money back by any means necessary.
Collider’s Steven Weintraub sat down with Don Johnson to discuss humanity in villains, what it’s like rehearsing with Oscar-winning directors, and the reality of shooting over 20 episodes of Miami Vice each season.
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We need Don Johnson back at Miami Vice
Gospel! definitely well overdue!!!!!
Not only Don JOhnson, all original cast was Fantastic !!!!
@@Jsalaberry2000 they all in the 70's lol not gonna happen.
Agreed! and like he said, it can be done. we've seen proof of that, like Cobra Kai, new Twin Peaks etc.. just gotta get the right people together at the same time, the right time, everyone on the same page and commit to it. Dark Crystal A.O.R another example. it can be done! ☮
Agreed & Philip Michael Thomas too
He’s one of my favorite actors and Sonny Crockett is legend
I'd love another Miami Vice with Don Johnson!!!
He's too old and not handsome any more.
He is older but still looks great...@endwigast5212
@@jacquetrosper274 You're attracted to senior citizens?
@@endwigast5212 Believe me that you'll look much worse than him if you ever reach his age.
@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 That doesn't excuse you from elder abuse. Stop lusting after senior citizens!
He looks terrific for his age, the hair and chiselled features.
Yeah, being a multimillionaire helps with that.
"texture of the 80's" i love that!
It sums it up perfectly. From the clothes, to the music, to the subject matter, so many vibrant textures that defined the series.
@@ultrablue2 perhaps it is nearly beyond definition ... MV Rules always !!!
Omg i so do miss the 80s.
Miami Vice is/was my favorite series. I would be thrilled to see it again.
Don Johnson, aging like a fine wine. Can't believe he's going to be 75 this year. He could pass for 50.
Love what he said in this interview that he looks for the humanity in all of the characters he plays, even the villains. He was great in Rebel Ridge, The Watchmen, Django Unchained. Hollywood should cast him in more stuff. He's great!
Don Johnson is such a gent, making Steve comfortable, calling him by his name, praising Collider. I see a lot of these interviews and this warmth and diplomacy is uncommon.
That's an old school pro, right there. He's been in that game a long, long time, and he knows how to play it well.
Great call. What a nice Dude and Stud, vanishing breed.
@@mariaayala9415 Don is not just good looking. He has charisma. I've seen him on talk shows over the years. The minute he starts to speak, he owns the room and everyone in it. I've had a crush on him since Miami Vice premiered in 1984 ♥️
@@lindacollins903 u ant the only one...I love me some Don even at his age he is still sexy as ever
It is fantastic & about time that Don Johnson is finally getting his recognition, LEGEND.
Loved his role in Django. Showed his versatility. Much respect
Don Johnson is the best !!!🎉❤😊…. Thank you for a great interview….. also very happy you asked Mr. Johnson about Miami Vice 😊😊❤❤
He is aging gracefully! Very handsome man!
74 years old?? That dude is still freakishly handsome.
aged a bit better than Mick and Keith, eh? LOL
@@keefriff99 I think its because he is aging naturally as opposed to pumping his face full of fillers and botox. He's got lines in his face as well as those adorable dimples 💕💕💕
Don Johnson is the man!!
insanely underrated actor and always getting better.
The great old school of acting 👍
Don looks great!!! GOOD INTERVIEW,TOO
I want the OG Miami Vice reboot so freaking bad. Has to have the most remaining original cast as possible
Johnson is awesome in Ridge! He's really awesome in everything, who am I kidding! One of my favorite films of his though is Dead Bang. He elevates that material like nobody else. I wish he worked more. I never get tired of him.
Love that movie! It’s a shame it hasn’t made it to blu ray.
@@Pat6670 Outside of the US, It hasn't had Blu-ray release due to Warners not really interested in putting money into the release. I imported the spanish english friendly blu-ray that looks amazing in 1080 HD.
@@GothamKnight84661 thanks! I wasn’t aware of that. Just ordered the Spanish blu ray!
He's the only reason why I watched Rebel Ridge.
Loved Miami Vice! Miss those 80's
Thanks Don Johnson for a great ride!
I was in love with Don Johnson on Miami Vice and I'm still in love with him now ❤
Don Johnson was the most iconic actor of the 80’s.
MIAMI VICE was the best cop series on TV.
The best cast…. The best guest stars the best music and great boats and cars.🌴
Even in his 70s, Don Johnson is still the dripping in so much swagger!
And he can still charm the whiskers off a cat ❤
Don could literally walk right back in and people would go nuts.
@@everready59 He could be Chief of Police in Miami and PMT could be the Lt. in charge of the Vice unit
Miami Vice with Don leading a new vice team would be an awesome series.
Awesome, hopefully Michael Mann will direct it as he was the "artist" in this series. His attention to detail is arguably the best.
Great to see Don looking so well and really pleased to see Rebel Ridge at the top of the Netflix charts. Interesting that the big screen adaptation of Miami Vice with Farrell and Fox was glossed over and ignored in this interview. That movie had its moments visually and stylistically, but really suffered with its pacing and lack of chemistry between the leads. The TV show is remembered for its music, fashion, action and aesthetic, but people forget just how well written and acted it was. The chemistry between Don and Phillip Michael Thomas was extraordinary and the supporting cast was outstanding. It’s more than the visuals and the style, the show had real heart and emotion. In terms of a ‘reboot’, I’m not sure about it. It’s such an iconic series and so intrinsically linked to that incredible decade, that I’m not sure bringing it back, presumably in the present day would work. Of course, I’d love to see Don and the cast reunite but it is there any real reason beyond nostalgia for it to happen? Unless you have a set up where say, Crockett or Tubbs son or daughter is murdered and that leads to them reuniting, which in turn leads them back into the Miami underworld…? Something like that could work, but if it’s going to happen it needs to happen quickly and as Don suggests, there’s a lot of ownership and IP copyright issues to navigate. Regardless of what does or doesn’t happen, the original series will always be one of the best, influential and entertaining shows ever made. Not a bad legacy to leave.
Glossed over indeed! Seen Mann’s MV opening night. Pretty much hated it. All the years later I have rewatched it maybe 6-8 more times. I now tolerate it a best! I called it Mann’s movie mache! Chemistry? None of the characters had ANY with each other! Even the romance lacked real chemistry. It was a dark film and also lacked sunny beach Miami! I’m a pretty big Mann fan, too. I’d love to see another shot at it or even a series run. Johnson & PMT could appear and play supporting roles but rehashing at their age not feasible. Don, pitch the idea already! I’m sure with your connections and cash flow Netflix would love to run it!
Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man Last ride would be cool AF
Very articulate gentleman! Way to go Mr. Johnson!!!
For a man into his 70s !!
Wow Don has taken excellent care of himself
Fit and healthy but has matured into a strikingly handsome gentleman, and I'm a straight man myself .
And Don's statement of " the texture of the 80s " is pinpoint accurate .
Every decade has its feel ,mood and social expression.
2020s is different
Which is why tv series or movies wouldn't work now as the feel of the 80s is what made those tv or movies a success THEN.
They were statements of the entertainment OF THE TIME
THEIR TIME !!
Miami vice was everything 80s
Back to the Future was everything 80s
The diff in 40yrs is too much a jump in the social feel, mood and reflection of society for 2024. Compared to the mid 80s.
Don Johnson is one of the most skilled actors in the world. And the funny thing is, he knows he is. No false humility here.
My all time favourite actor! Miami Vice my all time favorite serie of all time!😃❤️
Miami Vice can be brought back with Crockett being the boss of a new MV who'll learn that sometimes the old way's are needed to serve and protect. But you're definitely going to need the Mann for it to really work.
Yes!!!
Would be awesome to see him and the original boat that is still in Miami reunited ❤❤
I love you DJ, you are the greatest! in everything you do! I love you, my handsome SUPER STAR!
I'm watching this movie on Netflix right now and I have to say it's been a long time since I've seen such an exciting and good movie. The characters and story are brilliant. It's not overplayed, the focus isn't on the shootings, that's why it's so good. It would be nice to see a film like this, and Don is very characterful, a great production!
He is looking great, I loved Rebel Ridge ❤❤❤
I got giddy for you when he said he remembered you and likes Collider lol. Great chat and ?'s as always 👏🏼🙏🏽
Miami Vice was an incredible show. They should listen to Don Johnson's plan!
Loved Don Johnson for most of my life, and am so thrilled he's still so active!! I truly hope if there is some kind of reboot, Sonny is always on a boat, running, cruising, fishing...Miami Vice is a world that cannot be brought back. Doing any continuation of anything from then is going to feel too incongruous. Who actually leads the same life with the same habits they had 40 years ago? Sail Sonny around the world, Cigarette boat races, maybe a yacht party. (Remember, you LOVE brunch😂😂😂)
MV was magic, the music diversity of the 80s was one of the ingredients to making the show iconic.NOT sure if today's music can reach those standards?
AMEN ! PREACH! Don Johnson is right. The 80s & Miami Vice was a VIBE. Miami Vice reboot revival in 2025 wouldn’t be the same
I would love to see a return to the original Miami vice series---- I would be happy to see it--and I would be right there as a fan---- but --- is it possible?????? If someone threw Don johnson enough money 💰--- he would do it......... Copyright issues are a very touchy........
1 more season PLEASE 🙏
I own the full Miami Vice series. Would love to see it return!
Been crushing on him since I was 15 😍😍 Yes, Don...please come home to Miami. We miss you.
My lord I would love another Miami Vice
The man. He was a bad ass in Nash too
Don is the man
I would love another Miami Vice with Crocket and Tubbs❤❤❤ Crocket has a plan, he should do it! He knows how to direct!
Try Miami Vice again....with original actors
Agreed 💯💯💯
Don Johnson had a hilarious role in Django Unchained and doesn't get enough credit for it.
Collider, Steve with Don & MV --- all well beyond Top Notch ... massive Thankyou's === a permanent follower - Me !!!
He needs to put the plan in effect...time is going by very Quick
Crockett and Tubbs return as "consultants".
Yeah! Bring back Crockett and Tubbs
I recall, Don Johnson from way back and he was in a few episodes of Eight is Enough as the oldest sister Mary's boyfriend and she moved out of the family home to go live with him. And Don had a mustache then.
I wrote a script for a Miami Vice movie that ties up all of the loose ends from the series. I will be in Miami for the 40th Anniversary of Miami Vice this week if anyone is interested.
I'll see you there. Look for the really short guy in the white suit and pastel t-shirt lol.
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si🎉 que vuelva don johnson!🎉
a miami vice!🎉
Dead Bang is a cool Christmas themed movie with many classic scenes.
Don Johnson played a great Sheriff’s Homicide Investigator.
Coolest actor in 1980s television by a stretch! Rebel ridge is a riveting movie featuring a great performance by DJ . His daughter was great in Madame Web which I only saw last week.
Don looks damn great. Excellent actor. Hope this MV relaunch really happens.
Miami Vice return that would be so cool. Im ready for it.
For such a project, the world of cinema has so many competent, qualified people to recreate an atmosphere, places, sets, clothes, accessories... It's ambitious, yes, but it's really worth it to revive this atmosphere so typical of the 80s, with their visual, scenic, musical impact... A real time capsule of the twentieth century in the first quarter of the 21st ! For my part, I have a terrible desire to see that again, being part of generation X, I am at the heart of the 80s.
I always thought that Crocket and Tubbs should have made a cameo on CSI Miami for a even a grins and giggles bit for fun.
I dressed up as Sonny Crockett for my confirmation day at church. The guy is/was a legend. The coolest show ever. My mum thought I was crazy because I insisted, like Sonny, I didn’t wear socks. Her argument was ‘Crockett lived in Miami - it’s hot. You live in Ireland, it’s wet and damp and cold’ 🤷♂️ May she Rest In Peace
The best show ever made 😎
Always loved Don Johnson what a gentleman
Dead Bang is another good Don Johnson movie...directed by John Frankenheimer.
Underrated
I love the fact he's is a awesome actor and probably a great director, he's not afraid to help others and get he's hands on everything so it all goes smoothly.
Miami Vice relaunch would be awesome! Even if its a better ending for the original 80's show.
I also want Nash Bridges back. The TV show relaunch was good, but nothing was made after that.
He did say if ratings were high enough that he would not mind doing more episodes.
“He’s never worked with someone with my experience.” Patrick Stewart fuming
As long as they can get Michael Mann to write and direct it will work.
not really , HIS reboot movie didn't work out so well
He never directed any MV episode.
@@jeshkam he directed the movie
Don is my all time favorite actor.
DJ back as SONNY CROCKET?? oh HELL YEAH PLS!!!!
He has mentioned before that he got on great working with Tarantino, would love to see a collaboration with those 2 again.
I think Miami Vice would work perfectly as a Telltale style episodic video game. That way it could even be set during the original run, with the cast back to provide voice work.
Best cop show EVER!!
Late 2nd season of Miami vice was his coolest look
Don Johnson is not 74 years old! OMG. Still looks 🔥
No matter how hard you try, you can never duplicate the 80s. That time period had its ambience, feeling, environment. There's no way to replicate that in our modern overpopulated environment with an ethnically different framework. It is why any other attempt to bring back Miami Vice in a form mimicking the original fails.
Exactly right.
The time period inspired set is actually one of the most important 'characters' in the t.v. series.
Definitely agreed. Well put.
It’d be interesting to see Miami Vice return 🤔
True detective needs to make a Miami Vice in their style featured in the 80s Mike Mann and Nick combined with Johnson would be epic.
Needs sequel to A BOY AND HIS DOG.
Pleaseeeeee let this happen 🙏
I would like to see Don Johnson reprise his role from Miami Vice, but in a darker mode.
Let him have the smarts to solve the crimes, with a younger chap to do the heavy lifting. (Tubbs son perhaps?)
However, have a backstory where Sonny is disgusted with the legal system from Tubbs killer going free, and let the story imply that he secretly eliminates the occasional bad guy that is getting off on technicalities. - Keep the audience guessing whether he is actually killing them or not. Most cases, they would solve the crime and get justice, but on the rare (each 3rd or so episode) occasion, the bad guy gets out of jail, and is not prosecuted due to an evidence chain of custody problem, or killing the witness off, etc.
Then have the bad guy turn up dead, with Sonny always near the crime scene....Just enough visuals to make the viewers think he is killing them, but not really disclosing it until a couple of seasons. (He could wind up being the one, or it could have an unforeseen plot twist where his partner, Tubbs son is actually doing it for vengeance for his dad. (or it could be recurrences of Sonny Burnett doing the crimes, as a split personality, with the good Sonny not even being aware.) - There are tons of options to work with on something like this.
I think the idea has legs - (At least I would watch it every week)
Maybe Mr. Johnson will see this and pitch the idea....🤞
That’s sweet ❤
Please please please and pretty please. Don you looking good. Miss the MV. And the eighties
I drove around in my convertible in the 80s dressed like Crockett, but I really wanted to be Don Johnson.
Don has to come back to Miami ❤
I still want to be Sonny Crockett
Miami Vice all tv series is My favorite TV series ever i like whole this Miami Vice tv series so much
Whatever happened to that alleged Vin Diesel produced reboot with trailers a few years ago ?
I was happy Nash Bridges used many of the Miami Vice actors. I liked all the actors on Miami Vice too and think it would be great if the same actors as much as possible.
This weekend miami vice reunion...be there pal
Don's awesome. Bring him back!!
Awesome Actor!!!!
come back just one more time as Sonny Crockett .... and bring the gang. And yes, Sonny Crockett was the greatest character of all times.
Enjoyed Rebel Ridge
He looks pretty good for 74!
❤ yes
They made it into a movie back in 2006.
Make a spin off with Dakota as Crocket's daughter set in the modern day, but still looking like the neon 1980s Miami Vice world.
A 2024 that looks like 1984.
Crockett could be Chief of Police in Miami and Tubbs could be the Vice Lieutenant. Crockett's son Billy could be a Vice detective. Tubbs's long lost son resurfaces and he and Billy become Crockett and Tubbs 2.0. But, Don Johnson and PMT have to appear in every episode ❤
@@lindacollins903also with Tubbs returning from Bronx. His past has come back to haunt him. The Kingpin of the New York mob has sent his men to takedown Tubbs in Miami. A Tubbs spin-off series would be nice that deals with his time cleaning up the streets of Bronx.
That would be fantastic, there's so much you could do with that, like something like they have a strained relationship for some reason, and maybe they don't make it apparent as to why, and the audience has to speculate as to why there's friction between them until later on when it's finally revealed why. That would be so interesting and well worth watching 👍
She's got her own name and talent. Carrying all the 80s forward would feel too weird. What person do you know is still in the same place, same people, same job for 40 years? Sonny became disenchanted and did the right thing by moving on and away. Without Caroline his real anchor, he is just a free spirit in chains. She won't be back. He lives life fully. He needs the rush and excitement. Being a stoic Chief of Police in this new world just isn't right. Commissioner? Come on. No suit, no desk, no politics. Sonny is THE LAST of a dying breed of cigarette smoking, Jack shooting, man addicted to the hustle and high stakes. Tubbs is a chameleon. He likes to be comfortable. He was a cop because it found him. His brother was one. He followed. Tubbs I can see going into the politics of crime, being a Commissioner cushy leader for the community.