Based on the novel, Sweetpea follows a young woman who is pushed over the edge… 

Sky have dropped the trailer for the upcoming darkly comic Sweetpea.

Starring Ella Purnell (Star Trek: Prodigy, Fallout), the show is based on C.J. Skuse’s darkly comic cult novel. It follows Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.

Here’s the synopsis for Sweetpea

Rhiannon Lewis 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 show’s ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (Mood) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ and Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. Plus, Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.

Ella Purnell says:

“I truly cannot wait for the world to meet Sweetpea! I’ve loved exploring this incredibly complex character, as well as working alongside our dynamic cast and powerhouses Ella Jones, Kirstie Swain, and Patrick Walters. This has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career so far. At its core, the series is about a woman finally finding her voice, told through a uniquely dark and comedic lens. I hope audiences have as much fun going on Rhiannon Lewis’ wild, coming-of-rage journey as we did bringing it to life.”

The six-part Sweetpea comes from See-Saw Films and fanboy, in association with Sky Studios.

The writers are Kirstie Swain, Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (Sex Education). The series’ director is Ella Jones (The Baby, Back To Life), who also serves as Executive Producer. Other EPs are Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman (See- Saw Films), Patrick Walters (fanboy), Manpreet Dosanjh (Sky Studios) and Ella Purnell. The series producer is Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper).

Sweetpea airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW in October. We’ll keep you posted.