Sweetpea (TV series)

Sweetpea is an upcoming comedy drama television series for Sky Atlantic. It is an adaptation by Kirstie Swain of the book of the same name by CJ Skuse (2017) and stars Ella Purnell.

Synopsis
Rhiannon escaped childhood infamy to lead a quiet life into adulthood working as an office manager and living with her boyfriend and dog. However a chance encounter with a stranger may reveal that her new life is not as quiet as it would appear.

Cast

 * Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis
 * Nicôle Lecky
 * Jon Pointing
 * Calam Lynch
 * Leah Harvey
 * Jeremy Swift
 * Dustin Demri-Burns
 * Luke McGibney

Production
The book was optioned in 2017 by See-Saw Films. In 2019, Sky Atlantic came onboard the project and Patrick Walters, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman were set as executive produce for See-Saw Films, with Liz Lewin executive producer for Sky Studios. Kirstie Swain has adapted the book. In 2020, it was revealed to be an eight-part series.

Casting
In November 2023, Ella Purnell was confirmed in the lead role and executive producer. Also cast were Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift,Dustin Demri-Burns, Luke McGibney.

Filming
Filming took place in Southend-on-Sea in November and December 2023 with filming locations including Southend Observation Tower on Pier Hill, Western Esplanade’s Cliff Lift and theme park Adventure Island.

Broadcast
The series is expected to be available in the UK in 2024 on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV. In the US and Canada, the series was acquired by Starz.