Dope Thief cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Apple TV+ crime drama?

Dope Thief has joined the long list of critically acclaimed shows on Apple TV+. The crime drama premiered on March 14, 2025, and has been receiving rave reviews for its riveting storyline and cast’s performances.

The show follows two friends who dupe drug dealers by pretending to be DEA agents until they come under the scanner of the actual DEA. The series features a talented ensemble, who make the story more engaging.

The cast is led by Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura, who play two friends who rob drug dealers. They are joined by several established names from the industry.

Here are all the details you need about Dope Thief's cast and characters.

Dope Thief cast: The main characters

Dope Thief cast includes the following main characters:

1) Brian Tyree Henry as Raymond "Ray" Driscoll

Brian Tyree Henry stars as Raymond "Ray" Driscoll, a man from Philadelphia who used to be a drug dealer and is now recovering from his addiction. He teams up with his friend, Manny Carvalho, to earn money by duping drug dealers, using their experience in the field.

However, when DEA accidentally gets to know about the plan, his life becomes a mess. Tyree Henry is an Academy Award-nominated actor who is known for his roles in the shows Atlanta, Class of '09, and Boardwalk Empire. He has also been seen in the films Eternals, Joker, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and The Woman in the Window.

2) Wagner Moura as Manny Carvalho

Wagner Moura plays Manny Carvalho in Dope Thief. He is Ray’s childhood friend who becomes his partner in crime as the two plan to rob the drug mafia. Manny needs money as he wants to start a family with his girlfriend. However, the plans go awry with the involvement of the DEA and a drug lord.

Moura is a Golden Globe-nominated actor from Brazil who is recognized for playing Pablo Escobar in Netflix’s hit crime drama Narcos. His movie credits include Civil War, Wasp Network, and The Gray Man.

3) Amir Arison as Mark Nader

Amir Arison portrays Mark Nader. He is a DEA head based in Philadelphia who is tasked with investigating Ray’s suspicious activities. He is Mina's senior, who goes undercover to bust a drug operation.

Arison has been seen in several shows before Dope Thief. Some of his notable projects include The Blacklist, in which he played Aram Mojtabai, Zero Hour, in which he played Theo Riley, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where he portrayed Dr. Manning.

4) Marin Ireland as Mina

Marin Ireland stars as Mina, a DEA agent working under Mark Nader. She is on an undercover mission to expose a drug ring, when Ray and Manny arrive at the scene posing as DEA agents, leading to confusion and chaos.

Ireland is famous for playing Sissy in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy and Maureen Downey in FX’s Justified: City Primeval. She has also starred in movies like The Irishman, The Family Fang, The Dark and the Wicked, and Somewhere Quiet.

5) Ving Rhames as Bart Driscoll

Brian Tyree Henry and Ving Rhames in the show (Image via Apple TV+)

Ving Rhames plays Ray's father, Bart Driscoll. Bart is an infamous drug dealer who has been imprisoned. He is now suffering from cancer, while his son enters the crime world just like him. Bart's girlfriend, Theresa Bowers, wants him to be released from prison and hires a lawyer for him.

Rhames is a veteran actor whose television credits include the shows Monday Mornings, Gravity, Kojak, and Another World. He has also appeared in acclaimed films like Pulp Fiction and the Mission Impossible franchise.