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Chris Evans, known for donning the iconic Captain America suit, is playing a different kind of character in his upcoming Netflix drama, Pain Hustlers. He takes on the role of Pete Brenner, a sales executive for Zanna Pharmaceuticals. The film is scheduled to hit Netflix on October 27, 2023, following a limited theatrical release on October 20, 2023.
Audiences are accustomed to seeing Evans as Captain America, but Pain Hustlers offers a refreshing departure from the superhero genre. However, in this film, Evans transforms into a different kind of hero, one whose motivations and actions are far more morally ambiguous.
Pete Brenner is not your typical protagonist. He's not donning a superhero suit, but rather a suit and tie as he navigates the complex area of pharmaceutical sales. As a sales executive for Zanna Pharmaceuticals, Brenner's primary goal is to promote and sell the company's painkillers, a task that becomes increasingly ethically challenging as the narrative unfolds in this movie.
Pain Hustlers trailer and plot details
Pain Hustlers draws its inspiration from Evan Hughes' book of the same name and paints a compelling narrative. The story revolves around Liza Drake, a single mother who takes up a seemingly innocent job at a pharmaceutical company nestled in a run-down Florida mall.
However, the facade of normalcy quickly unravels as the company's boss shows increasingly erratic behavior. Drake finds herself involved in a racketeering scheme, and the ripple effects of the company's actions on the local community become impossible to ignore.
The film's unique perspective sets it apart from other pharmaceutical dramas. Rather than focusing solely on the corporate machinations, Pain Hustlers explores the perspective of someone inadvertently swept up in it.
It invites viewers to question their own morals and ethics when faced with desperate circumstances. This exploration of the fine line between desperation and greed promises a thought-provoking movie experience.
The teaser trailer provides a peek into the world of Zanna Pharmaceuticals and its appetite for profit. Doctors prescribing the company's painkillers to cancer patients drive the narrative, and it becomes evident that financial gain blinds the sales team and executives to the ethical consequences. Emily Blunt, in her role as Liza Drake, becomes a central figure in this corporate moral dilemma.
What sets this movie apart from previous pharmaceutical dramas is its humorous approach. While the pharmaceutical industry has been a subject of exploration in film and television, this movie takes a more lighthearted route. It embraces humor akin to films like The Wolf of Wall Street, offering a refreshing perspective on the corporate world.
The incorporation of humor allows the film to delve into the human side of the pharmaceutical industry. It explores the personalities, quirks, and follies of the people behind the drugs, giving the audience a chance to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
Pain Hustlers' cast includes several big names
Beyond Chris Evans and Emily Blunt, Pain Hustlers boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her role in Schitt’s Creek, joins the ranks, adding depth and complexity to the story.
Jay Duplass and Brian d’Arcy James also feature in undisclosed roles, heightening the intrigue surrounding the characters they portray.
