Apple TV+ has pulled back the curtain on Dope Thief, a pulse-pounding new crime drama starring Academy Award-nominee Brian Tyree Henry. The newly released trailer teases a gritty, high-stakes journey into the underbelly of crime and betrayal. Premiering globally on March 14, 2025, the series will debut with two episodes, followed by new installments every Friday through April 25.
Ridley Scott Leads a Powerhouse Creative Team
Dope Thief boasts an all-star production team led by the legendary Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Blade Runner), who directs the first episode and serves as an executive producer. The series is created by Peter Craig (The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick), who also takes on executive producer duties. Together, they promise a cinematic experience that blends intense action with raw, emotional storytelling.
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Brian Tyree Henry, known for his work in Atlanta and Causeway, not only stars but also joins as an executive producer. The series also features an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Wagner Moura (Narcos)
- Marin Ireland (The Umbrella Academy)
- Kate Mulgrew (Orange Is the New Black)
- Nesta Cooper (See)
- Amir Arison (The Blacklist)
- Dustin Nguyen (21 Jump Street)
- Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction, Golden Globe winner)
A Dangerous Grift Turns Deadly
Based on the acclaimed novel by Dennis Tafoya, Dope Thief follows two lifelong friends from Philadelphia who make their living as small-time criminals. Their signature scam involves impersonating DEA agents to raid drug houses. However, when their latest target connects to the largest hidden narcotics corridor on the East Coast, their simple grift turns into a deadly struggle for survival.
With each move, the stakes rise, dragging the duo deeper into a world of ruthless dealers, corrupt authorities, and life-or-death choices. The trailer teases the nail-biting tension that will define the series, with glimpses of Henry’s gripping performance as his character fights to stay one step ahead of his enemies.
Apple Studios Delivers Another Prestige Thriller
Dope Thief is produced by Apple Studios in collaboration with Scott Free Productions. The executive producers include:
- Ridley Scott
- Peter Craig
- Brian Tyree Henry
- David W. Zucker
- Richard Heus
- Jordan Sheehan
- Clayton Krueger
- Jennifer Wiley-Moxley
The series joins Apple TV+’s growing slate of prestige television hits like Severance and Slow Horses.
A Ticking Clock Until March 14
With its star-studded cast and high-intensity crime narrative, Dope Thief is shaping up to be one of 2025’s must-watch dramas. The new trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse of the thrilling action and intense character dynamics awaiting viewers.
About Dope Thief
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Based on “Dope Thief” by Dennis Tafoya
Executive Producers: Richard Heus, Peter Craig, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker
Production: Apple Studios
Cast: Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew
Synopsis
Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book “Dope Thief,” 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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