| Sweetpea | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Kirstie Swain |
| Based on | Sweetpea by CJ Skuse |
| Screenplay by | Kirstie Swain Krissie Ducker Laura Jayne Tunbridge Selina Lim |
| Starring | Ella Purnell |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Italy Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Zorana Piggott |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sky Atlantic |
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.[1][2]
Cast
- Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis
- Nicôle Lecky
- Jon Pointing
- Calam Lynch
- Leah Harvey
- Jeremy Swift
- Dustin Demri-Burns
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.[3] Kirstie Swain has adapted the book.[4] In 2020, it was revealed to be an eight-part series.[5]
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, and Dustin Demri-Burns.[6]
Filming
Filming took place in Southend-on-Sea in November 2023 with filming locations including Southend Observation Tower on Pier Hill, Western Esplanade’s Cliff Lift and theme park Adventure Island.[7]
Broadcast
The series is expected to be available in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV.[8]
References
- ↑ Mellor, Louisa (2 June 2023). "The Best Books Being Adapted for TV in 2023: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Historical and Crime". Den of Geek. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ "Sweetpea". Comedy. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ White, Peter (12 February 2020). "'Top Of The Lake' Producer See-Saw Films Adapting 'American Psycho'-Meets-'Fleabag' Novel 'Sweetpea' For Sky Atlantic With 'Pure' Writer Kirstie Swain". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ Whittock, Jesse (8 May 2020). "Kirstie Swain: I like to write about people who have wronged me". Broadcastnow. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ Farber, Alex (13 February 2020). "UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky unveils six new shows for 2020, including See-Saw's 'Sweetpea'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (29 November 2023). "Ella Purnell to Executive Produce, Star in Sky's 'Sweetpea' With Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ↑ Banks, Ethan (17 November 2023). "Sky Atlantic Sweetpea: Southend turns into film set for show". Echo-News. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ↑ Ryan, Keeley (13 February 2020). "Sky Atlantic's Sweetpea is the show that's going to be your next TV obsession". Her.ie. Retrieved 17 November 2023.