History of Dope Thief in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2025

Dope Thief is an American crime drama television miniseries created by Peter Craig, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Dennis Tafoya. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on March 14, 2025.

2009: Dope Thief Novel Release

In 2009, the novel Dope Thief, written by Dennis Tafoya, was released.

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August 2022: Sinking Spring TV Series Announced

In August 2022, it was announced that Sinking Spring, a TV series written by Peter Craig based on Dennis Tafoya's novel Dope Thief, would be produced for Apple TV+, with Brian Tyree Henry starring and Ridley Scott directing the pilot episode and executive producing. Craig was also set to direct an episode.

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January 2023: Amir Arison Cast in Sinking Spring

In January 2023, Amir Arison was cast in the TV series Sinking Spring.

February 2023: Filming of Sinking Spring Begins, Mando Fired

In February 2023, filming began in Philadelphia for Sinking Spring. Michael Mando was fired following an on-set altercation and replaced by Wagner Moura.

November 2024: Series Title Changed to Dope Thief

In November 2024, it was reported that the series' title had been changed from Sinking Spring to Dope Thief, and that the first two episodes were set to premiere on March 14, 2025.

March 14, 2025: Dope Thief Premiere

On March 14, 2025, Dope Thief, an American crime drama television miniseries created by Peter Craig and based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Dennis Tafoya, premiered on Apple TV+.

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