Dope Thief is an American crime drama miniseries based on Dennis Tafoya’s novel of the same name. The series is set to premiere on Apple TV Plus on March 14, 2025. It is created by Peter Craig.
The show features Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as the main cast portraying two guys from Philadelphia named Ray and Manny, respectively. They claim to be DEA agents to rob a house. When it turns out that they robbed an extensive drug enterprise, they face the consequences of their operations.
The main cast of Dope Thief
Brian Tyree Henry as Ray
The American actor Brian Tyree Henry is playing Ray in the show. Ray is Manny’s close friend, with whom he robs minor drug dealers posing as a DEA agent. Teen Ray and Young Ray are portrayed by Idris Debrand and Bentley Cooper, respectively.
Brian Tyree Henry rose to fame for his performance as rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles in the FX comedy-drama series Atlanta (2016–2022), for which he earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Wagner Moura as Manny
The Brazilian actor and filmmaker Wagner Maniçoba de Moura, better known as Wagner Moura, plays Manny in the show. Manny is Ray’s close friend, with whom he robs minor drug dealers posing as a DEA agent.
Wagner began his career doing theatre in Salvador, where he worked with renowned directors and soon landed some appearances in films. He landed his first major roles in 2003. He also played an essential role in Carandiru, which helped him become well-known in Brazilian cinema. His portrayal as drug trafficker Pablo Escobar in the television series Narcos in 2015 earned him nominations for multiple accolades, including the Golden Globe. The part also gave him international recognition.
Marin Ireland as Mina
The American actress Marin Ireland plays Mina in the series.
The actress began her career in theatre plays. The New York Times named Marin Ireland "one of the great drama queens of the New York stage" for her work in independent cinema and theater. She has been nominated for a Tony Award and two Independent Spirit Awards.
Kate Mulgrew as Theresa Bowers
The American actress Kate Mulgrew plays Theresa Bowers in the series.
The actress is well-known for her roles as Red in Orange Is the New Black and Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager. She first gained popularity as Mary Ryan in Ryan's Hope, a daytime soap series.
Amir Arison as Mark Nader
The American actor Amir Arison is playing the role of Mark Nader in the series. Amir Arison is best known for his work as FBI tech expert Aram Mojtabai on NBC’s The Blacklist for ten seasons.
Ving Rhames as Bart
The American actor Ving Rhames is playing Bart in the series.
Irving Rameses Rhames is renowned for his roles as crime leader Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction (1994) and IMF Agent Luther Stickell in the Mission: Impossible movie series (1996–present).
Dustin Nguyen as Son Pham
The Vietnamese-American actor Dustin Nguyen is playing Son Pham in the series.
Nguyen's most well-known roles are those of Johnny Loh on V.I.P. and Harry Truman Ioki on 21 Jump Street. He also played Zing in the martial arts crime drama series Warrior on Cinemax/Max. Nguyen is also recognised for his roles in The Rebel, The Doom Generation, and Little Fish.
Nesta Cooper as Michelle
Nesta Cooper plays Michelle on the show.
Canadian actress Nesta Marlee Cooper is famous for her roles as Shannon in The Edge of Seventeen and Dani Barnes in Reality High. She played the lead character of Carly Shannon in the television series Travelers from 2016 to 2018. She also played Haniwa, the lead character on the Apple TV+ original series See, from 2019 to 2022.
Kaci Walfall as Marietta
The American actress Kaci Walfall is playing Marietta in the series.
Walfall began her acting career at the age of 7. Two years later, she debuted on Broadway in the musical The Lion King. In 2021, Walfall was chosen to play Naomi McDuffie in the television series Naomi.
Kiều Chinh as Xuan 'Grandma' Pham
The Vietnamese-American actress Kiều Chinh plays Xuan 'Grandma' Pham in the series.
Kieu Chinh is a Vietnamese-American actress, producer, humanitarian, lecturer and philanthropist. She began her career in cinema in the 1950s with the film "The Bells of Thien Mu Temple".
Here is a list of other additional cast in the series:
- Liz Caribel as Sherry
- Will Pullen as Marchetti
- Phong Le as Duy
- Emma Lewis as Izzy Pham
- Jaba Keh as Lewis Pham
FAQs about Dope Thief
Wagner Moura is playing Manny in Dope Thief.
Dope Thief is releasing on Apple TV Plus on March 14, 2025.
The American crime drama miniseries Dope Thief will have 8 episodes.
