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Jerry O'Connell's Neagley Cameo
Jerry O'Connell's fake Tranqlara ad in Neagley shocks viewers.
In brief
Jerry O'Connell's fake Tranqlara ad in Neagley shocks viewers. Jerry O'Connell appears in a Neagley episode promoting a dangerous drug as a fake celebrity endorser. Originally reported by Decider.
Neagley's Tranqlara drug
Neagley features a drug combining psilocybin and LSD for trauma healing.
“The wonder drug, masterminded by the shady Pierce Woodrow ( Matthew Del Negro ) and Echo Canyon leader Lawrence Cole ( Damon Herriman ), combines psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) "through a meticulously designed medical protocol" to help people overcome their past traumas and live again”
Shady drug development
Pierce Woodrow and Lawrence Cole develop Tranqlara to profit from dangerous drug sales.
“It turns out the impetus for developing the drug is a money grab that will allow shady pharmaceutical head Arvid Rawlings to keep building his empire at the cost of people’s lives”
Fake Tranqlara ad
Jerry O'Connell appears in a fake commercial promoting Tranqlara as a trauma healing drug.
“Oh, hi. I’m Jerry O'Connell. You’ve probably seen me in one of your favorite TV shows or movies over the last 30 years”
O'Connell's ad script
O'Connell claims Tranqlara helps people overcome trauma in three weeks.
“Healing is within reach with Tranqlara. It’s as easy as one ounce of a clear, flavorless liquid added to any beverage three times a week for six consecutive weeks”
Cast reactions
Neagley stars praise O'Connell's cameo for authenticity and chemistry.
“It was written into the script, and to me, it’s just inspired casting”
O'Connell's role
O'Connell promotes Tranqlara without knowing its dangers.
“He’s saying hi to everyone”
At a glance
Jerry O'Connell appears in a Neagley episode promoting a dangerous drug as a fake celebrity endorser.
