Michael B. Jordan Demanding INSANE $18M Payday For Miami Vice Reboot After Oscar Win!
Media Take Out has some exclusive industry tea that proves winning an Oscar doesn’t just get you a gold trophy—it gets you a much bigger bank account!
We’ve been telling you for months that Michael B. Jordan was the frontrunner to lead the high-octane Miami Vicereboot directed by Joseph Kosinski. But back then, Michael was just a “superstar.” Now? He’s an Academy Award Winner for Best Actor, and he’s making sure Universal Pictures pays up for that new title.
The Post-Oscar Pivot: From $5M to $18M!
Before Michael took home the hardware last Sunday for his dual performance in Sinners, the word around Hollywood was that he was looking at a respectable $5 million payday to play the iconic Ricardo Tubbs. It was a solid check for a solid star.
But Media Take Out has learned from a well-placed source that Michael’s team at WME—led by his powerhouse rep James Farrell—purposely delayed signing the contract until after the Oscars. Talk about a “boss move!”
Now that he’s officially the Best Actor in the world, the price has gone up… way up. Insiders say Michael is now demanding a staggering $18 MILLION to strap on the holster and hit the streets of Miami.
“His team knows he’s the hottest commodity in Hollywood right now,” our source whispered. “They aren’t just selling Michael B. Jordan anymore; they’re selling an Oscar-winning franchise lead. They told Universal the price is $18 million, take it or leave it.”
Is The Reboot In Jeopardy?
This massive pay jump is reportedly putting the production in a bit of a tight spot. If Michael gets his $18 million, and his co-star Austin Butler (who is playing Sonny Crockett) gets his mid-seven-figure check, the budget is already ballooning.
Add in the rumors that Kosinski wants Tom Cruise to play the villain, and you’re looking at nearly $50 million just for the lead actors! Universal was hoping for a gritty, mid-budget action flick, but Michael’s win has turned this into a “mega-blockbuster” before a single frame has even been shot.
The “New” Michael B. Jordan
Fans have noticed that Michael’s energy has changed since the win. He’s no longer just the “Creed” guy; he’s a household name across all demographics. Whether he’s having romantic dinners with Bridgerton stars or hiking up his acting fees, Michael is officially in his “Superstar Era.”
Universal has already set an August 6, 2027 release date for Miami Vice, so they need to make a decision fast. Do they pay the “Oscar Tax” to keep Michael, or do they look for a cheaper Tubbs? If we know Michael, he’s not budging on that number.
Is Michael B. Jordan worth an $18 million salary, or is he getting a little too big for his designer boots? Let us know in the comments!