It’s not so much “okey dokie,” as it is “oh my god, help, she’s trying to kill me!” in Fallout star Ella Purnell‘s new series, Sweetpea. After the first trailer intrigued audiences with a glimpse at this dark comedy, Sky and Starz have finally given the show an official release date, and it’s arriving much sooner than you may have expected. Also giving the actress a chance to perform in her natural English accent, Sweetpea follows Rhiannon (Purnell), an often ignored woman with a failing relationship who finds unexpected delight in murder. The six-episode series, adapted from the novel by C.J. Skuse, sees Rhiannon desperately trying to hide her bloody secret from her boyfriend and colleagues.
Revealed in a new trailer, Sweetpea will release on Starz (US) and Sky (UK) on October 10. Set to La Roux’s anthem, “In For The Kill,” the new trailer unveils Rhiannon’s list of targets as she plots her revenge against those who’ve ignored and wronged her for too long. Also working as an Editorial Assistant at a local newspaper, and often overlooked by her boss, Rhiannon capitalizes on her murderous hobby, getting the “scoop” on a local serial killer terrorizing the streets. Check out the new trailer below:
The series is directed by Ella Jones, and written by Krissie Ducker, Kristie Swain, and Laura Jayne Tunbridge. Alongside Ella Purnell, Sweetpea also stars: Jon Pointing, Nicôle Lecky, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Dustin Demri-Burns, and Jeremy Swift. The official synopsis reads:
“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. 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?”
Ella Purnell Is a Rising TV Powerhouse
It’s safe to say that Ella Purnell is having a pretty good year and establishing an incredibly strong presence in the TV industry. Audiences will most likely recognize the actress for her leading role in Fallout as Lucy MacLean, the naive vault dweller forced out into the Wasteland to rescue her father. Fallout was nominated for multiple Emmys at the recent awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Before her leading stint on Fallout, Purnell was best known for playing Jackie Taylor, the charismatic leader of the titular soccer team in Yellowjackets. Much like Fallout, Yellowjackets was nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys, although Purnell’s performance was again overlooked. If you don’t recognize Purnell’s face, you may recognize her voice, as the English actress also plays Powder/Jinx in Netflix’s hit video game adaptation, Arcane. Season 2 of the beloved animated show is coming soon, and Jinx is set to reek havoc on the city of Piltover, after the shocking finale to Season 1.
Sweetpea
releases on Starz and Sky on October 10.
