Apple TV+ Crime Drama 'Dope Thief' to Premiere March 14
The Ridley Scott-produced series stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as small-time criminals caught in a deadly drug network.
- 'Dope Thief,' based on Dennis Tafoya’s novel, follows two friends posing as DEA agents to rob drug dealers, leading to unforeseen consequences.
- The eight-episode series will debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on March 14, 2025, followed by weekly releases until April 25.
- Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura lead the cast, which also includes Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, Dustin Nguyen, and Ving Rhames.
- Ridley Scott directs the pilot episode and serves as an executive producer alongside creator Peter Craig, known for his work on 'The Town' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
- The show marks a shift for Apple TV+ into grittier territory, exploring themes of crime, deception, and survival in a dangerous underworld.