Sweetpea: Teaser and Everything we know about Ella Purnell’s dark Comedy

Sweetpea is an upcoming dark comedy about a shy girl (played by Ella Purnell) who starts to desire revenge and finds killing to be both empowering and exciting. If you enjoy watching coming-of-age stories, especially those with a dark twist, this movie is a must-watch for you!

Sweetpea is billed as a "deviously twisted coming-of-rage story," and we know have a teaser and first look at the show adapted from a cult novel. Alison Hoffman, President of Domestic Networks, STARZ, said, "This darkly-comedic tale of revenge is sure to thrill viewers, as is Ella’s performance as a woman who finds her voice and claims her agency in ways that are devious and shocking."

This article also has information on the release date, where you can watch the show, details about the cast, and much more. So jump right in! And don't worry, we will update you with new information right here as and when it becomes available.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Although a premiere date hasn't been officially announced yet, we do know that the six-part series will be available on Starz in the US and Canada, and on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK. It is expected to be available in October this year.

Plot

Rhiannon Lewis isn’t very memorable and struggles to stand out. People don't notice her as she walks down the street. She keeps getting ignored for a promotion at work, the guy she likes has commitment issues, and her dad is extremely ill. Suddenly, everything in her life changes dramatically when she loses control and transforms into someone new—someone who is confident to do anything. Her life is forever changed as she embraces a new powerful persona, but will she be able to keep her secret?

Cast

• Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout, Sweetbitter) as Rhiannon Lewis

Purnell also acts as an executive producer for the show. Speaking about her role, she said, "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."

• Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) as Julia
• Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Smothered) as Craig
• Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ
• Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina
• Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman
• Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff

Official Teaser

What is Sweetpea Based on?

The series is based on the C.J. Skuse’s 2017 cult novel of the same name. Kristie Swain, writer of the comedy-drama Pure, adapted the book.

Behind the Scenes

Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge, and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna) have executive-produced the show, along with director Ella Jones (The Baby, Back to Life). It is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios, and was originally commissioned by Sky Studios for Sky across Europe. Manpreet Dosanjh is the executive producer for Sky Studios, Patrick Walters (Heartstopper) is the executive producer for fanboy, Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman are the executive producers for See-Saw Films, and Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper) is the series producer.

Where was Sweetpea Filmed?

Filming for the show took place in the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea between November and December 2023. The scenes were shot at locations such as the Southend Observation Tower on Pier Hill, the Western Esplanade’s Cliff Lift, and the Adventure Island theme park.