The new trailer for the Apple TV+ series “Dope Thief” has been unveiled, showing Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura in action after they rob the wrong house.
Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, “Dope Thief” follows lifelong friends (Henry and Moura) who see their lives torn apart after a robbery unravels a narcotics corridor. The cast also includes Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, Dustin Nguyen and Ving Rhames, with Ridley Scott directing the first episode.
“Dope Thief” premieres globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes Friday, March 14 before new episodes drop weekly.
Watch the trailer below.
Also in this week’s TV News Roundup:
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
David Blaine pushes the limits of what is possible in the new trailer for the National Geographic show “David Blaine Do Not Attempt.”
The six episodes in the season span from Brazil, Asia, India, South Africa to Japan as Blaine explores the world and puts endurance to the test. The show also reveals a more personal side to the world-renowned magician as he explores the culture and history of the places he visits.
The series is produced by Imagine Documentaries for National Geographic and premieres March 23 before streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch the trailer below.
PROGRAMMING
In The Black Network is expanding its entertainment programming with a dedicated Latino division, adding to the free streaming service’s network that has traditionally highlighted Black voices.
Producer Liana Mendoza will be the curator of content for ITBN’s new initiative. The first film acquired under the division is “The Low End Theory.” The indie crime thriller played at both the New York Latino and Guadalajara Film Festivals and tells the story of a beats producer navigating the Los Angeles underground hip-hop scene.
“‘The Low End Theory’ represents the ideal project to launch ITBN’s Latino Division, which will serve Latinx audiences worldwide by showcasing authentic, original, and inclusive storytelling,” In The Black Network CEO and founder James DuBose said in a statement. “This is a pivotal step in our platform’s extended mission to provide content that entertains, educates, and highlights diverse cultural narratives.”
ITBN will celebrate its new streaming platform debut with a red carpet premiere on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Fine Arts Cinema in Beverly Hills.
AWARDS
The Gotham Television Awards is returning for the second year and currently accepting submissions.
The deadline to submit is March 24. There are twelve categories, including breakthrough drama series, breakthrough limited series, outstanding lead performance in a comedy series and outstanding performance in an original film.
“For the 2nd Annual Gotham Television Awards, we are thrilled to continue building on the incredible success of last year’s inaugural event,” Jeffrey Sharp, the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s executive director, said in a statement. “The response from both the industry and audiences was overwhelming, and we look forward to honoring even more groundbreaking television series and performances in 2025.”
Nominees will be revealed April 29, with the ceremony happening June 2 in New York City. Previous winners include Andrew Scott for “Ripley” and the series “Baby Reindeer.”