Ella Purnell (“Yellowjackets” and “Fallout”) stars as Rhiannon, a wildflower turned killer, in the Starz series “Sweetpea,” which has just been renewed for season 2.
Starz teases, “Rhiannon Lewis returns with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.”
In the series, an adaptation of C.J. Skuse’s cult novel of the same name, “Rhiannon Lewis, doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She is overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is sick. Pushed over the edge, she loses control. Suddenly, the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon 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, Jeremy Swift (“Ted Lasso”) as Norman Leah Harvey (“Foundation”) as Marina, and Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Jeff.
Ella Purnell, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, expressed her excitement about the renewal, stating, “Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Patrick Walters, Executive Producer at See-Saw Films and fanboy, added, “Making Sweetpea has been the most exhilarating of rollercoaster rides, and we’re so excited to be partnering again with Sky Studios, and to have Starz back as the show’s US home for Series 2. Rhiannon already feels like an iconic character and See-Saw and fanboy can’t wait get back into the world of the show with the powerhouse that is Ella Purnell.”
The six-part series, acquired directly from Sky Studios, debuted in October 2024 as a STARZ original. While the premiere date for “Sweetpea” season 2 has not been announced, fans will be pleased to know it’s coming.
