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Ella Purnell Wraps 'Sweetpea' Season 2, Calls It 'Bonkers'

The new episodes will air on Sky Atlantic and on Starz.

Overview

  • Purnell said she finished filming the sophomore season last month and described it as much bigger than the first.
  • She plays Rhiannon Lewis in the British dark-comedy thriller created by Kirstie Swain and adapted from CJ Skuse’s 2017 novel.
  • Season 1 was characterized by Purnell as smaller and comparatively tame, setting up a scaled‑up second run.
  • The series was renewed for a second season in December 2024 and is preparing for its rollout on Sky Atlantic and Starz.
  • Purnell is simultaneously promoting Fallout Season 2, which premieres December 17 on Prime Video, and she discussed the challenge of switching between her contrasting roles.