STARZ released the teaser today for the deviously twisted coming-of-age story Sweetpea, which will premiere this October. Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Sweetbitter) stars as Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.
Ella Purnell, who also serves as executive producer, said, “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, Kristie Swain, and Patrick Walters.”
The actress continued: “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.”
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 ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, and Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. It also stars Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.
The six-part series was acquired directly from Sky Studios and will debut in October 2024 as a STARZ original in the U.S. and Canada. The STARZ series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s cult novel of the same name by executive producer Kirstie Swain (Pure).
The executive producers include 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.
Sky Studios originally commissioned the series for Sky across Europe. Commissioning Editor Manpreet Dosanjh is the executive producer for Sky Studios. Patrick Walters (Heartstopper) is the executive producer for fanboy, and Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman are the executive producers for See-Saw Films. Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper) is the series producer.
You can watch the official teaser trailer here.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.