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Dopesick 2021
Dopesick is a limited drama series that explores the opioid crisis in America, adapted from the book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy. The miniseries was developed by Danny Strong for Hulu, and it aired from October 13, 2021 through November 17, 2021, consisting of eight episodes total. Production companies involved included 20th Television, John Goldwyn Productions, and The Littlefield Company. Main cast members are Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Poulter, John Hoogenakker, Kaitlyn Dever, and Rosario Dawson. It portrays the origins of the epidemic and its effects on various individuals throughout the country.
Critics responded favorably to the show, especially highlighting the acting, particularly by Michael Keaton and Kaitlyn Dever. The series earned 14 nominations at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, with several acting nods for Keaton, Dever, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Poulter, and Mare Winningham. Keaton took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Additionally, he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, as well as awards from the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards and 12th Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Cast
- Michael KeatonDr. Samuel Finnix
- Peter SarsgaardRick Mountcastle
- Michael StuhlbargRichard Sackler
- Will PoulterBilly Cutler
- John HoogenakkerRandy Ramseyer
- Kaitlyn DeverBetsy Mallum
- Rosario DawsonBridget Meyer
- Jake McDorman[[John L
- Ray McKinnonJerry Mallum
- Cleopatra ColemanGrace Pell
- Raúl EsparzaPaul Mendelson
- Will ChaseMichael Friedman
- Phillipa SooAmber Collins
- Mare WinninghamDiane Mallum
- Lawrence ArancioRaymond Sackler
- Jaime Ray NewmanKathe Sackler
- Arischa ConnerLeah Turner
- Ian UntermanJonathan Sackler
- Brendan Patrick ConnorHoward Udell
- Andrea FrankleBeth Sackler
- Winsome BrownTheresa Sackler
- Alan CampbellDr. Paul Goldenheim
- Rebecca WisockyCynthia McCormick
- Meagen FaySister Beth Davies
- Trevor LongRudy Giuliani
- Serena EbhardtSue Ella Van Zee
Crew
- Creator
- Danny Strong
- Executive producer
- Danny Strong, John Goldwyn, Warren Littlefield, Karen Rosenfelt, Barry Levinson, Beth Macy, Michael Keaton
- Cinematography
- Checco Varese
- Music
- Lorne Balfe
Details
- Production
- 20th Television, Danny Strong Productions, John Goldwyn Productions, The Littlefield Company
- Network
- Hulu
