Sinking Spring (TV series)
Sinking Spring | |
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Genre | Crime drama |
Created by | Peter Craig |
Based on | Dope Thief by Dennis Tafoya |
Written by | Peter Craig |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Cinematography | Erik Messerschmidt |
Editor | Billy Rich[1] |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
- Kaci Walfall as Marietta
- Idris Debrand as Teen Ray
- Bentley Cooper as Young Ray
- Liz Caribel as Sherry
- Will Pullen as Marchetti
- Kiều Chinh as Xuan 'Grandma' Pham
- Emma Lewis as Izzy Pham
Production
[edit]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.[2] The cast, including Michael Mando, Marin Ireland and Kate Mulgrew, were announced the following months.[3][4][5] In January 2023, Amir Arison was cast,[6] with Ving Rhames, Dustin Nguyen and Nesta Cooper among additional castings the following month.[7] Kiều Chinh was cast in March.[8]
Filming began in February 2023 in Philadelphia.[9] Following an on-set altercation with another actor, Mando was fired, with Wagner Moura cast to replace him.[10] On May 9, filming was halted due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Billy Rich" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (August 11, 2022). "Brian Tyree Henry To Star In Philadelphia Crime Series Sinking Spring For Apple From Top Gun: Maverick Writer Peter Craig & Ridley Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 9, 2022). "Sinking Spring: Michael Mando Joins Brian Tyree Henry In Apple Series From Peter Craig & Ridley Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 13, 2022). "Marin Ireland Joins Apple's Sinking Spring TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 10, 2022). "Kate Mulgrew Joins Apple Series Sinking Spring (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 19, 2023). "The Blacklist Star Amir Arison Joins Ridley Scott's Apple Series Sinking Spring". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 13, 2023). "Sinking Spring: Ving Rhames, Dustin Nguyen, Nesta Cooper, 3 Others Round Out Cast Of Apple's Crime Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Hibberd, James (March 29, 2023). "Joy Luck Club Star Kieu Chinh Joins Apple Crime Drama Sinking Spring". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "Sinking Spring". Production List. January 2, 2023. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 25, 2023). "Michael Mando Fired From Apple Series Following Clash With Co-Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Rudnesky, Franki (May 10, 2023). "Production on Apple TV+ series filming in Philly area halted amid writers strike". PhillyVoice. Retrieved May 31, 2023.