Man threatens crew members on set of Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Miami Vice 85' with a butcher's knife, here's what happened next

Chilling scenes unfolded on the sets of Michael B. Jordan's crime drama film Miami Vice ’85 after a man allegedly showed up on the set of the film with a huge butcher's knife and began terrifying the crew and causing a widespread panic.

The suspect was identified as Alex Perez, 23. Speaking to TMZ, the NYPD said that Perez allegedly began disrupting filming while running across the set in Brooklyn around 11 PM on Friday night (October 23, 2026).

Police were called on the set after Perez allegedly brandished a butcher's knife threatening one of the production staffers. TMZ has obtained a video of the incident.


In the clip, Perez was seen being escorted off the set by a staffer. He took out the large knife from his sweatshirt pocket. One of the responding officers took the suspect in custody. He was charged with menacing with a weapon in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree.

He hurled the n-word at the production staff member while in cuffs at around 11:17 PM. According to reports, Perez has five prior arrests for alleged gang-related activities. These activities include assault with a firearm and burglary, TMZ reported.

Miami Vice is an upcoming crime thriller film starring Michael B. Jordan. The movie is set to be released in 2028. Inspired by the original television’s pilot and first episode, the movie follows two undercover detectives from Miami-Dade's organized crime bureau as they operate undercover as criminals to infiltrate and dismantle drug trafficking and corruption in Southern Florida.

Besides Michael, the movie stars Austin Butler, Danny Ramirez, and Dominic Sessa. Walton Goggins is also in the film. The cast was previously spotted filming together earlier in October 2026.