Man Arrested for Brandishing Knife at Crew on the Set of Miami Vice ‘85
A knife-wielding man was arrested Friday night for threatening crew members on the Brooklyn set of Miami Vice ‘85. Citing information from the NYPD, TMZ reports that a police officer working security on the set arrested Alex Perez, 23.
A 23-year-old man named Alex Perez has been arrested for allegedly brandishing a knife at crew members on the set of the movie Miami Vice '85, according to TMZ. The incident occurred on Friday night, with Perez reportedly seen removing a large knife from his sweatshirt pocket and then being taken into custody by a police officer.
During the arrest, Perez allegedly used the n-word towards a production staff member while in handcuffs. Perez, who has a criminal record, has now been charged with menacing with a weapon in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is currently filming in New York and is inspired by the original TV series' pilot and its first season.
Miami Vice '85 is set to move its production to Miami, Florida, after the hurricane season. The film is scheduled for release on May 19, 2028.
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