Before shooting their first major scene together in Apple TV+’s “Dope Thief,” Wagner Moura pulled Brian Tyree Henry into a makeshift green room and pressed his forehead against his costar’s. Moura had been hired only days earlier and had no time to prepare.

“We grab each other’s forearms, and he’s like, ‘My name is Wagner Moura. I’m Brazilian. I have three kids. I’m married. I’m incredibly scared. I don’t really know what’s going on. English is not my first language,’” Henry said. “I’m like, ‘That’s cool. My name is Brian. I’ve got your back. I’m scared too. No matter what, just look at me if you need anything. I promise I’ll never leave your side.’ And I meant it.”

Created by Peter Craig (an Oscar nominee for his “Top Gun: Maverick” script), “Dope Thief” tells the story of two men

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