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[11/20/24 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets March 14 Premiere for Crime Drama "Dope Thief"
Based on Dennis Tafoya's book of the same name, the series follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard.
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[02/24/23 - 11:34 PM]
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Development Update: Thursday, November 10
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[10/13/22 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 13
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Development Update: Friday, September 9
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[08/11/22 - 09:13 AM]
Apple Studios Lands "Sinking Spring," New Series from Peter Craig, Oscar Nominated and Emmy Award-Winning Director Ridley Scott and Starring Emmy and Tony Award-Nominee Brian Tyree Henry
The project follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.
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DOPE THIEF (APPLE TV PLUS)
Premieres Friday, March 14
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
3/14/25
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STATUS:
new this spring (yet to premiere) |
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 12:01 AM-1:00 AM EST |
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (8 episodes) |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Apple's press release, November 2024) Today, Apple TV+ unveiled a first look at "Dope Thief," its new, eight-episode crime drama created and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Peter Craig ("The Batman" and "Top Gun: Maverick"), executive produced by Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott ("Gladiator," "The Martian," "Blade Runner"), who also directs the first episode, and starring Academy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry ("Atlanta," "Causeway," "Bullet Train"), who also serves as executive producer. "Dope Thief" makes its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, March 14, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 25. Based on Dennis Tafoya's book of the same name, the series follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Amir Arison as Mark Nader
· Brian Tyree Henry as Ray
· Kate Mulgrew as Theresa Bowers
· Marin Ireland as Kristy Lynne
· Nesta Cooper as Michelle
· Ving Rhames as Bart
· Wagner Moura as Manny Cespedes
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RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Michael Mando as Manny Cespedes (Originally Cast)
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Brian Tyree Henry as EP
· Clayton Krueger as EP
· David W. Zucker as EP
· Dennis Tafoya as BOOK
· Jennifer Wiley-Moxley as EP
· Jordan Sheehan as EP
· Peter Craig as CRTR/EP
· Richard Heus as EP
· Ridley Scott as EP/DIR (Pilot)
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GENRE(S):
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Apple Studios
· Scott Free Productions
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