Ella Purnell returns as wallflower-turned-killer in Sky Original Sweetpea

Season 2 of the darkly comic thriller will launch on Sky in 2026Tuesday 17 March 2026

Ella Purnell returns as wallflower-turned-killer in Sky Original Sweetpea

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Today Sky unveils a first look image of Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets) reprising her role as wallflower-turned-killer Rhiannon Lewis in Season 2 of the iconically brazen and darkly comic thriller Sweetpea.

Sweetpea Season 2 forms part of a bold line-up of Sky Originals and Exclusives coming to Sky and NOW screens in 2026 and beyond. From gripping dramas and films to big entertainment and compelling documentaries, Sky continues to champion distinctive storytelling alongside world-class talent - delivering the must-watch moments set to define the year ahead.

Season 2 Synopsis

Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, the kill list is mounting. And Rhiannon is forced to question whether her perfect ex AJ, was right: is she a monster?

Season 2 Cast

Rish Shah joins the cast as Rhiannons romantic interest Gabriel, alongside Tamsin Greig who stars as AJ's mother, Liv. Taj Atwal (Riot Women, Line of Duty) steps in as Freya, Rhiannon's formidable new boss at the Carnsham Gazette, while Jenny Walser (Heartstopper, Star City) plays an adoring new friend Daisy. Returning to the series are Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Run Away), Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso, Downton Abbey), Leah Harvey (Foundation, The Scurry), Ingrid Oliver (Thursday Murder Club, Doctor Who), Nitin Ganatra (Mr Bigstuff, Sexy Beast) and Alexandra Dowling (Emily, Game of Thrones).

Series Credits

The series is adapted from C.J. Skuse's novel of the same name and produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Manpreet Dosanjh. Executive Producer for fanboy is Patrick Walters (Heartstopper), and Executive Producers for See-Saw Films are Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, and Emile Sherman. Ella Jones and Ella Purnell serve as Executive Producers, alongside Kirstie Swain. Selina Lim, Emme Hoy, Simon Gillis and Natasha Heliotis are Co-Executive Producers, and Zorana Piggott (Heartstopper) is the Series Producer.

For further information, please contact:

Georgina.anthony@sky.uk , Molly.Wyatt@sky.uk

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