Man arrested for wielding knife on Miami Vice 85 set in Brooklyn

The set of the upcoming Miami Vice 85 movie had a real-life crime scare over the weekend. According to TheWrap, a man was taken into custody late Friday after an incident on the Brooklyn location where the film is shooting.

The individual, identified as 23-year-old Alex Perez, was arrested after allegedly displaying a knife during an argument with a 42-year-old crew member. Footage obtained by TMZ reportedly shows the man being led away from the production area and then pulling out the weapon.

Police confirmed to the outlet that Perez was apprehended without a struggle and the knife was seized. TMZ's report added that the suspect has a prior arrest record that includes allegations related to gangs, weapons offenses, and theft.

The film, a reboot of the classic 80s TV series, stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. TheWrap notes the Universal Pictures production is scheduled for a theatrical release in May 2028.