How the cast of 'Painkiller' on Netflix compares to the real-life people they play

Libby TorresAug 18, 2023, 23:21 IST

A side-by-side image of Matthew Broderick as Richard Sackler on Netflix's "Painkiller," and Richard Sackler in real life.Keri Anderson/Netflix; HBO Documentary Films, The Washington Post, and Jigsaw Productions

"Painkiller" follows the Sackler family as their company, Purdue Pharma, develops and distributes OxyContin.
The show is based on true events. Some of the characters are fictional, while others aren't.

Clark Gregg plays Arthur Sackler, the eldest of the three Sackler brothers.

Clark Gregg as Arthur Sackler in Netflix's "Painkiller," left, and the real-life Arthur Sackler, as shown on HBO's docuseries "Crime of the Century," right.Keri Anderson/Netflix; HBO Documentary Films, the Washington Post, and Jigsaw Productions

John Rothman portrays Mortimer Sackler, another of the brothers.

John Rothman as Mortimer Sackler in "Painkiller," left, and the real Mortimer Sackler, right.Keri Anderson/Netflix; Purdue Pharma

Raymond Sackler, the youngest brother, is played by Sam Anderson.

Sam Anderson as Raymond Sackler in Netflix's "Painkiller," left, and Raymond Sackler in real life in an undated photo, right.Keri Anderson/Netflix; Business Wire/AP Images

Matthew Broderick stars as Richard Sackler.

Noah Harpster plays FDA official-turned-Purdue-employee Curtis Wright.

Noah Harpster as Curtis Wright on Netflix's "Painkiller."Netflix

US attorney John Brownlee is played by Tyler Ritter.

Tyler Ritter as John Brownlee in Netflix's "Painkiller," left, and the real John Brownlee in 2014, right.Keri Anderson/Netflix; AP

Brian Markinson played Purdue's lawyer Howard Udell.

Brian Markinson as Howard Udell in Netflix's "Painkiller," left, and the real-life Howard Udell, as shown on HBO's docuseries "Crime of the Century," right.Keri Anderson/Netflix; HBO Documentary Films, the Washington Post, and Jigsaw Productions

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