First episode of Apple TV+’s ‘Sinking Spring’ reportedly cost $50 million

The first episode of Apple TV+’s upcoming series, “Sinking Spring,” is costing Apple nearly US$50 million, according to World of Reel.

From the report: Scott’s pilot is said to be wrapping its 2-week shoot on Thursday. Why such a big budget for a single episode? Supposedly, Apple shut down and rented out an entire town, including police and fire force, and even blew up a house. 

There are five on-set camera crews on this show, they’re flying through two dozen setups a day, a 280 person crew in total. It really sounds like one of the most ambitious streaming endeavors.  

About ‘Sinking Spring’

Directed by Ridley Scott, “Sinking Spring” is based on the book Dennis Tafoya’s book, “Dope Thief,” and  follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard. Arison will play Mark Nader, the Supervisory Special Agent in the DEA.

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $6.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. 

For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free. For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.