Thursday, July 11, 2024

Starz Acquires British Drama 'Sweetpea' Starring Ella Purnell

Starz has today acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to the original British drama series Sweetpea starring Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout, Sweetbitter). The six-part series will debut on the channel later in 2024.






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?

In addition to Purnell, the drama stars Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift and Dustin Demri-Burns.

Kirstie Swain developed the drama based on the novel by C.J. Skuse. She executive produces with Purnell, Manpreet Dosanjh, Patrick Walters, Helen Gregory, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman. Zorana Piggott serves as a producer. Sky Studios, See-Saw Films and fanboy produce.

"We're excited to partner again with Ella Purnell and Sky Studios on such a fresh, boundary-breaking story," said Alison Hoffman, President of Domestic Networks, Starz. "This darkly-comedic tale of revenge is sure to thrill viewers, as is Ella's performance as a woman who finds her voice and claims her agency in ways that are devious and shocking."