Sweetpea is an upcoming dark comedy-drama series created by Kirstie Swain (Run, Eve) and directed by Ella Jones (Miss Fortunate, Urban Gothic). This series is an adaptation of CJ Skuse’s 2017 novel of the same title, with Ella Purnell as the lead actress.
The more you know about the series, the more you might relate to it, which is why we’re here to tell you more about it.
Rhiannon Lewis, the protagonist of Sweetpea, might just be the next most relatable character, and there’s plenty to look forward to when it comes to this series. So, keep reading the article to find out everything you need to know about Swain’s upcoming series.
What is the Plot of Sweetpea?
Rhiannon Lewis’ life is ordinary as we follow her journey in the series. She is the kind of woman who is invisible to others, she might wave at someone and not receive one back…however, one fine day, her life completely changes.
Off Late, Rhiannon found herself getting angrier by everything going around her, and the, she snaps. There’s bloody, comedy, and plenty more in Sweetpea, and you can catch a glimpse of it in the official trailer.
The Cast of Sweetpea
As we mentioned earlier, Ella Purnell is taking over Sweetpea as the lead actress as she takes on the role of Rhiannon Lewis, the woman truly bored with her life.
Purnell is best known for her roles in movies and shows like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead, and Maleficent.
Other cast members joining Purnell in the cast of the series are Nicôle Lecky (Unsaid Stories, Sense8), Jon Pointing (Plebs: Soldiers of Rome, Queenie), Calam Lynch (Bridgerton, Mrs Wilson), Leah Harvey (Foundation, A Gentleman in Moscow), Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso, Descendants: The Rise of Red), and Dustin Demri-Burns (Cardinal Burns, All My Friends Hate Me).
When and Where Can You Watch Sweetpea?
Although there is no set release date for Sweetpea yet, it will be available sometime in October on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK, and as for the US and Canada, this series has been acquired by the premium cable network, Starz.
Lately, Rhiannon’s been getting angry. Like… really angry.
— Sky TV (@skytv) August 1, 2024
Ella Purnell stars in #Sweetpea, coming to Sky and #Starz in October. pic.twitter.com/EjtOAccFu0
We will make sure this section remains updated with more concrete release dates as soon as there’s new information!
Conclusion
Anyone who loves a good dark comedy with a strong female protagonist who finally gets the transformation she needs, Sweetpea should be your cup of tea! Let us know in the comments what you think about Swain’s upcoming series!