1. Painkiller: Who Is Shannon Schaeffer? - ELLE
Aug 11, 2023 · Her role of Shannon Schaeffer, an eager young sales rep for Purdue Pharma, is fictionalized but based on the real experiences of ...
The star on the grim realities behind her fictionalized character, joining the new Netflix series, and surprising her parents with her decision to act.
2. Is Shannon Schaeffer From Painkiller Based on a Real Person?
Aug 18, 2023 · West Duchovny plays Shannon Schaeffer, a Purdue Pharma employee, in Netflix's 'Painkiller.' Here's how her character, like the show, ...
West Duchovny's character plays a pivotal role in the Netflix drama.
3. The True Story Behind 'Painkiller,' From Richard Sackler to Purdue ...
Aug 16, 2023 · Meanwhile, Shannon Schaffer, played by West Duchovny (yes, David Duchovny's daughter), is based on the real experiences of sales ...
The scripted miniseries covers all angles of the opioid epidemic.
4. The True Story Behind Netflix's Painkiller | TIME
Aug 10, 2023 · Painkiller centers two fictional sales reps: Shannon Schaeffer (West Duchovny), an ex-college athlete and new recruit, and Britt Hufford (Dina ...
The new drama series uncovers the origins of the opioid crisis
5. Painkiller: Is Shannon Schaeffer a real person? - TV - Entertainment
Aug 17, 2023 · College graduate and Purdue Pharma sales representative Shannon Schaeffer (played by West Duchovny) is a fictional character and doesn't exist ...
Netflix's Painkiller looks at the role of OxyContin in America's opioid epidemic through a fictionalized version of real-life events.
6. Painkiller true story: How accurate is Netflix's show about OxyContin and ...
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The series stars Matthew Broderick as Purdue Pharma villain Richard Sackler.
7. Is Painkiller a true story? The truth behind the hit Netflix show
Aug 16, 2023 · Glen Kryger, Shannon Schaffer, and Edie Flowers are not real people, though they are all based on the experiences of people who were affected by ...
The tragic events in Netflix's new limited series have many wondering if Painkiller is a true story
8. Is Shannon Schaeffer in Netflix's 'Painkiller' a real individual?
Aug 12, 2023 · Shannon grapples with morality at Purdue Pharma, disappears from series.
Shannon's character in Netflix's Painkiller is a composite representation of several individuals, who served as sales representatives for Purdue Pharma. Shannon in Painkiller serves as a...
9. West Duchovny “Saw A Lot Of” Herself In Painkiller's Shannon Schaeffer
Aug 12, 2023 · As Purdue Pharma sales rep Shannon Schaeffer in Netflix's 'Painkiller,' actor West Duchovny represents one of the "many adjacent victims of ...
As Purdue Pharma sales rep Shannon Schaeffer in Netflix's 'Painkiller,' actor West Duchovny represents one of the "many adjacent victims of OxyContin."
10. Netflix's Painkiller: The Jaw-Dropping True Story Behind The Hit Mini-Series
Aug 20, 2023 · It was patented by Purdue Pharma in 1995 and works by suppressing ... Likewise, sales representative Shannon Schaffer (played by West ...
Matthew Broderick plays one of the real-life characters in Painkiller, a must-see drama charting the rise of the opioid crisis in the US.
11. Exploring the tale behind 'Painkiller' | The Morning - Themorning.lk
Aug 24, 2023 · These characters include Shannon Schaeffer, portrayed by West Duchovny, a pharmaceutical sales representative enticed to promote OxyContin, and ...
“The thing about opioids is they don’t just destroy the lives of those who abuse them. They destroy the lives of everyone in their orbit” – Edie Flowers
12. Netflix's 'Painkiller' and the Problem With Explainer Dramas | TIME
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Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick star in an opioid crisis docudrama that tries but fails to both educate and move us.
13. Meet Netflix's 'Painkiller' Cast and Their Real-Life Characters
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The new Netflix series focuses on the birth of OxyContin, featuring real people like the Sackler family, and characters played by Uzo Aduba and Taylor Kitsch.
14. Netflix's Painkiller: The Jaw-Dropping True Story Behind The Hit Mini-Series
Aug 20, 2023 · It was patented by Purdue Pharma in 1995 and works by suppressing ... Likewise, sales representative Shannon Schaffer (played by West ...
Matthew Broderick plays one of the real-life characters in Painkiller, a must-see drama charting the rise of the opioid crisis in the US.
