Fri Sep 20 13:37:11 UTC 2024: ## Wallflowers Bloom Deadly in STARZ’s New Series “Sweetpea”

Get ready for a darkly comedic twist on revenge with STARZ’s upcoming series “Sweetpea,” premiering on October 11th. Starring Ella Purnell (Fallout, Arcane), the series follows Rhiannon Lewis, a seemingly ordinary woman who discovers a thrilling new power – killing jerks.

Rhiannon, a wallflower overlooked at work and in love, finds herself pushed to the edge, unleashing a hidden fury. This transformation sees her step into a new world of intoxicating power, but will she be able to keep her deadly secret?

“Sweetpea,” adapted from C.J. Skuse’s cult novel, explores the themes of finding your voice and liberation through a uniquely dark and humorous lens. The six-part series boasts a talented cast alongside Purnell, including Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, and Dustin Demri-Burns.

The series is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios. Executive producer Kirstie Swain, alongside Krissie Ducker, Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim, adapted the novel, while award-winning director Ella Jones serves as director and executive producer.

“Sweetpea” is a must-watch for fans of darkly comedic thrillers and those eager to see Purnell take on a thrilling new role. Mark your calendars for October 11th, when the wallflower blooms into a formidable force of vengeance.

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