The cast and writer of Dopesick on the shocking truth behind America’s opioid crisis

Dopesick is a difficult – but necessary – watch. Georgia Humphreys chats to creator Danny Strong, plus stars Will Poulter and Kaitlyn Dever.
The cast and writer of Dopesick on the shocking truth behind America’s opioid crisis

Michael Stuhlbarg as Richard Sackler in Dopesick

Prepare to feel a sense of rage when tuning into drama miniseries, Dopesick.

That is certainly how members of the cast felt when delving into the story (which is based on true events) of the opioid epidemic that has swept across America, and has subsequently led to thousands of overdoses.

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