Sinking Spring is an upcoming American crime drama television series created by Peter Craig, based on the 2009 novel Dope Thief by Dennis Tafoya. It is set to premiere on Apple TV+.
Premise
Two Philadelphia friends who pose as DEA agents to rob a house face the consequences of their actions when it turns out they robbed a large narcotics operation.
Cast
Brian Tyree Henry as Ray
Wagner Moura as Manny Cespedes
Marin Ireland as Kristy Lynne
Kate Mulgrew as Theresa Bowers
Amir Arison as Mark Nader
Ving Rhames as Bart
Dustin Nguyen as Ho Dinh
Nesta Cooper as Michelle
Idris Debrand as Teen Ray
Liz Caribel as Sherry
Will Pullen as Marchetti
Kiều Chinh
Emma Lewis as Izzy Pham
Debbie Lay as Homeless Woman
Bentley Cooper as Young Ray
Shyheme Pierre as High-school Kid
Theresa Cantone as Nurse
Mike Quinlan as Biker Thug
Production
It was announced in August 2022 that Apple TV+ was nearing a series order, with Brian Tyree Henry starring. Ridley Scott will direct an episode in addition to executive producing. The cast, including Michael Mando, Marin Ireland and Kate Mulgrew, were announced the following months. In January 2023, Amir Arison was cast, with Ving Rhames, Dustin Nguyen and Nesta Cooper among additional castings the following month. Kiều Chinh was cast in March.
Filming began in February 2023 in Philadelphia. Following an on-set altercation with another actor, Mando was fired, with Wagner Moura cast to replace him. On May 9, filming was halted due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.