'Sinking Spring': Brian Tyree Henry To Star In New Apple TV+ Philadelphia Crime Series From Ridley Scott

Brian Tyree Henry just shot up Japan mid-commute with Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor Johnson in David Leitch‘s “Bullet Train.” Now, he’ll do the same on the streets of Philadelphia, courtesy of Apple TV+, Ridley Scott, and “Top Gun: Maverick” scribe “Peter Craig.”

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Deadline reports that Apple TV+ is about to make a series order for “Sinking Spring,” a crime story set in the City Of Brotherly Love. The show adapts Dennis Tafoya‘s 2009 book “Dope Thief,” which follows long-time Philly friends who pose as DEA agents to rob a house just outside the city, only for their small-time crime to reveal the largest hidden narcotics ring on the Eastern seaboard. Tyree will star in the series, but no other actors are currently on board.

“Sinking Spring” marks Peter Craig’s first foray into TV writing. It’s not a bad time for him to do it. He’s coming off the biggest year of his career, with two box-office smash hits in “Maverick” and “The Batman,” which he co-wrote with Matt Reeves. He teams up for “Spring” with directing giant Ridley Scott, their second collaboration after “Gladiator 2,” the sequel to Scott’s 2000 film that they’re currently working on together. Craig will also direct an episode of “Spring,” making his television directorial debut.

Meanwhile, Scott is no stranger to TV, as he recently directed episodes of the HBO Max drama “Raised By Wolves.” It’s also not Scott’s first project with Apple. He’s working with them on “Kitbag,” his Napoleon Bonaparte biopic with Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Scott is also attached to Netflix‘s upcoming heist drama “Jigsaw” to direct a couple of episodes.

As for Henry, he’s also worked with Apple already. He stars in the studio’s upcoming film “Causeway” with Jennifer Lawrence, which has its world premiere at TIFF in September.

“Sinking Spring” brings three great cinema talents together for a studio on the rise. What’s not to be excited about with this project? Catch Henry in “Bullet Train,” in theaters now.