There’s a violently dark comedy coming to Starz. The show is called Sweetpea and features Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout) as Rhiannon, who is apparently “a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.” As you do.
The teaser the network released today is very much that, but we do see everyone overlooking Rhiannon and a glimpse of her covered in blood screaming, Carrie style.
Here’s the synopsis:
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?
“I truly cannot wait for the world to meet Sweetpea!” said Purnell, who is also an executive producer on the project. “I’ve loved exploring this incredibly complex character, as well as working alongside our dynamic cast and powerhouses Ella Jones, Kristie 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 series was adapted from C.J. Skuse’s novel of the same name by writer Kirstie Swain (Pure), alongside Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge, and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna).
In addition to Purnell, the ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina, Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman, and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.
The six-part series is set to premiere on Starz sometime in October 2024.
Check out the teaser below.
