What is a single mother to do when she’s lost her job and has a mountain of debt to get out from under and a sick child at home? In the case of Emily Blunt’s character Liza in Netflix’s upcoming film Pain Hustlers, you jump at the chance opportunity to make some big cash in the opioid market, but she soon learns that the cost of such ill-gotten gains is extremely steep.
Also starring Chris Evans, the film is an adaptation of Evan Hughes’ novel, with Harry Potter franchise director David Yates at the helm. Also in the cast are Catherine O’Hara, Chloe Coleman, Jay Duplass, Brian d’Arcy James, Amit Shah, Aubrey Dollar, Willie Raysor, and Andy Garcia.
Here’s the synopsis: Liza Drake (Emily Blunt) is a blue-collar single mom who has just lost her job and is at the end of her rope. A chance meeting with pharmaceutical sales rep Pete Brenner (Chris Evans) puts her on an upward trajectory economically but dubious path ethically as she becomes entangled in a dangerous racketeering scheme. Dealing with her increasingly unhinged boss (Andy Garcia), the worsening medical condition of her daughter (Chloe Coleman), and a growing awareness of the devastation the company is causing forces Liza to examine her choices. Pain Hustlers is a sharp and revealing look at what some people do out of desperation, and others do out of greed. The film is directed by BAFTA award winner David Yates, produced by Lawrence Grey, and also stars Catherine O’Hara, Jay Duplass, and Brian d’Arcy James.
Pain Hustlers hits select theaters on October 20th, followed by Netflix on October 27th.
