Painkiller
As of April 28, 2026, Painkiller is a pilot that has completed production. Seven production companies are attached, including Production Office, Berlanti Productions and DC Comics. Attached are casting directors Tara Feldstein and Vickie Thomas; director Salim Akil; producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and 1 other; and line producer James Spies. Cast includes Jordan Calloway. It was scheduled to start shooting in Atlanta, GA and Decatur, GA in April 2021. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A Black Lightning spinoff centered around the Painkiller character.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Salim Akil |
| 1st Assistant Director | Susan Carpenter |
| 1st Assistant Director | Scott Harris |
Production
| Producer | Greg Berlanti |
| Producer | Sarah Schechter |
| Producer | Mara Akil |
| Line Producer | James Spies |
Writing
| Writer | Salim Akil |
Cast
| Cast | Jordan Calloway |
Casting
| Casting Director | Tara Feldstein |
| Casting Director | Vickie Thomas |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Working on Painkiller
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/painkiller-2 (last updated Apr 28, 2026).