Sky in the UK and Starz in the USA have released a new trailer and set an October premiere date for ‘Sweetpea‘, a deviously twisted coming-of-“rage” story, starring Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets).
Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell) doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?
The ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. Also starring cast includes Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.
The six-part series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s cult novel of the same name, and is written by Kirstie Swain, alongside Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna). The series is directed by award-winning director Ella Jones (The Baby, Back To Life), who also serves as Executive Producer.
‘Sweetpea’ is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios. The series is by Executive Producer Kirstie Swain (Pure). Commissioning Editor, Manpreet Dosanjh, is Executive Producer for Sky Studios. Executive Producer for fanboy is Patrick Walters (Heartstopper), and Executive Producers for See-Saw Films are Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman. Swain and Purnell also serve as Executive Producers. Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper) is the Series Producer. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handle international sales of the series on behalf of Sky Studios. Starz have the rights to the series in the USA.
‘Sweetpea‘ premieres Thursday, 10th October 2024 on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and on Starz in the USA.
