“You’re a fugitive who can’t leave Philly! What happens if we go to the police?” Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for a new crime thriller series called Dope Thief, arriving for streaming in March coming up soon. This is created by the same screenwriter from The Town and The Batman, based on the book “Dope Thief” written by Dennis Tafoya. This should be a hint at what to expect in terms of gritty storytelling. The streaming mini-series follows long-time friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob a house in the countryside in Pennsylvania, but end up unintentionally revealing and unraveling the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard. They end up on the run from the crime syndicate who wants to get vengeance. The main cast features Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as Ray and Manny, with Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, and Ving Rhames, plus many others. It really seems like they’re playing Wagner Moura as Pedro Pascal in this. And it looks like it gets intense as hell with some shootouts and more showdowns! If you’re into gritty crime series like this, it’s worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›
