New twisted and darkly comic ‘coming-of-rage’ thriller, Sweetpea, starring Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout), premieres in October on Binge / Showcase.
Sweetpea is a six-part UK series produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios.
The series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s cult novel of the same name by Executive Producer Kirstie Swain (Pure); written by Kirstie Swain, alongside Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna).
The ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. The series also stars Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.
Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell) 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. So far, so shit. Then everything in her life is turned upside down, and Rhiannon is pushed over the edge. She snaps. 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 series is directed by award-winning director Ella Jones (The Baby, Back To Life), who also serves as Executive Producer. Commissioning Editor, Manpreet Dosanjh, is Executive Producer for Sky Studios.
Executive Producer for fanboy is Patrick Walters (Heartstopper), and Executive Producers for See- Saw Films are Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman. Ella Purnell also serves as Executive Producer. Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper) is the Series Producer. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handles international sales of the series on behalf of Sky Studios.
All episodes Thursday 10 October on Binge / Weekly 8:30pm Friday 11 October on Showcase.
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