Call Jessica ChastainPainkiller Jane.
TheZero Dark Thirtystar will appear as the titular Jane Vasko.
Originally a cop whos undercover with the mob, Jane sustains life-threatening injuries.
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She recovers due to unknown powers and gains extraordinary recovery abilities.
The life of proper police dissipates in lieu of one of vigilantism.
Painkiller Janehas been adapted a pair of times before.
It lasted one season and 22 episodes.
Chastain is due to play another strong woman this month.
She plays the eponymous anti-gun lobbyistMiss Sloanein the thriller due Nov. 25.
Chastain will do so with her production company, Freckle Films.
Deadlinefirst reported the news.
