What really goes on in a quiet rural home? Friends learn that nothing is ever as it seems in “Dope Thief.” The Apple TV+ series’ main characters come together for a quick robbery and soon discover something far-reaching. This adaptation of Dennis Tafoya’s book comes with notable talents both in front of and behind the camera. It sees Academy Award-nominee Ridley Scott direct the first episode, in addition to being an executive producer. ‘Thief’ hails from series creator and Academy Award-nominee and screenwriter Peter Craig (“The Town,” “The Batman,” and “Top Gun: Maverick”).
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This anticipated project features an ensemble cast led by Emmy and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry. The actor had an impressive 2024, lending his voice to the well-received “Transformers One” and starring in the blockbuster “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” Henry is far from the only notable name lined up for the Apple TV+ series. Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, and Ving Rhames co-star. Moura, best known for “Narcos,” recently drew praise for his performance in “Civil War.” He’s additionally set to appear in the 2025 political thriller “The Secret Agent.” 
The series’ official synopsis:
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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Friends learn there is much more beyond the surface in “Dope Thief.” The Apple TV+ series premieres March 14 with two episodes. Subsequent episodes follow every Friday through April 25. Get your first look at the trailer below.