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[12/03/24 - 07:00 AM]
Sky and Starz Darkly Comic Thriller "Sweetpea" to Return for a Second Killer Season
Season 2 will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.

[via press release from Starz]

SKY AND STARZ DARKLY COMIC THRILLER "SWEETPEA" TO RETURN FOR A SECOND KILLER SEASON

Santa Monica, Calif. - December 3, 2024 - Today Sky and STARZ announce that 'coming-of-rage' Sky Original comedy thriller "Sweetpea" will return for a second killer season. "Sweetpea" is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios.

Season 2 will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.

Executive producer and star Ella Purnell said, "Being part of Rhiannon's coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned."

Season 1 of "Sweetpea" is available to watch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the U.K. and on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada.

Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Original Scripted, Sky UK & Ireland said, "'Sweetpea' is a highly original, character-driven show, led by the fantastic Ella Purnell, which has captivated audiences around the world. Fans have binged this unique, darkly comic thriller and they can't wait to see what Rhiannon will do next. Alongside our producing partners at See-Saw Films, and STARZ in the U.S., we are thrilled to bring this gem of a show back for a second series."

"Ella Purnell's killer performance captured the journey of a woman finally finding her voice, and we're thrilled with the response from critics and viewers" said Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks. 'Sweetpea's' unique take on female agency is a perfect complement to STARZ's slate of programming for women. We're pleased to continue our partnership with Sky Studios and Ella Purnell in bringing another season of this addictive series to U.S. audiences."

Patrick Walters, Executive Producer See-Saw Films and fanboy said, "Making 'Sweetpea' has been the most exhilarating of rollercoaster rides, and we're so excited to be partnering again with Sky Studios, and to have STARZ back as the show's U.S. home for Season 2. Rhiannon already feels like an iconic character and See-Saw and fanboy can't wait to get back into the world of the show with the powerhouse that is Ella Purnell."

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handles international sales of the series on behalf of Sky Studios.

About "Sweetpea"

Rhiannon Lewis doesn't make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She's continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won't commit, and her dad is really, really sick. So far, so shit. Then everything in her life is turned upside down, and Rhiannon is pushed over the edge. She snaps. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything... Rhiannon's life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?

About Sky Studios

Sky Studios is the home of Sky Original Drama and Comedy. We develop, commission and produce unmissable programming for Sky's customers across Europe. Our teams partner with the best indies and talent globally, to drive creative excellence and tell original stories that are loved by audiences the world over. Our Sky Originals include Emmy-nominated hit, Gangs of London, BAFTA-winning comedy, Brassic, Mary & George, starring Julianne Moore, The Day of the Jackal, with Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, M. Son of the Century, directed by Joe Wright and Small Town, Big Story, created by Chris O'Dowd. Alongside Sky Original Comedy and Drama, Sky Studios is home to an in-house Factual development and production team, and some of the world's most exciting production companies including Blast! Films, True North and Love Productions. We also operate Sky Studios Elstree, the UK's newest film and TV studio with 13 sound stages, representing a significant investment in the UK and European creative economy.

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ(R) service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

About See-Saw Films

See-Saw Films is an Academy Award(R), Emmy and BAFTA-winning television and film production house, founded in 2008 by Joint CEOs Emile Sherman and Iain Canning. The innovative production company is made up of an industry-leading team across offices in London and Sydney, with Helen Gregory and Simon Gillis as Joint Managing Directors, and Liz Watts as Head of Television and Film, Australia. See-Saw Films projects have been nominated for 30 Academy Awards(R) and won 5, nominated for 58 BAFTAs and won 15, nominated for 37 Emmys and won 13 and nominated for 98 AACTAs and won 27. See-Saw titles include Jane Campion's Academy Award(R) winning The Power Of The Dog; BAFTA and Emmy-nominated Slow Horses for Apple TV+; BAFTA Award winning Lion; Emmy-winning Heartstopper for Netflix; and the Academy Award(R) Best Picture-winning The King's Speech. Projects currently in production include TV series Apple Cider Vinegar for Netflix, and further seasons of Slow Horses for Apple TV+. See-Saw are in partnership with Michael Ende Productions to develop and produce live action films adapted from Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story. See-Saw has also recently optioned several literary titles including the West End hit Shifters by Benedict Lombe and the upcoming Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn. Projects recently released include Slow Horses season 4, Heartstopper S3, and Sweetpea for Sky, starring Ella Purnell. Alongside an in-house sales agency Cross City Films, See-Saw has two joint venture production companies, I Am That with creator/director Garth Davis (Lion), and Picking Scabs with writer/showrunner Samantha Strauss (The End); an in-house label fanboy run by Heartstopper executive producer Patrick Walters; and is an investor in Tom Winchester's TV company, Pure Fiction, alongside talent agency Hamilton Hodell. Joint Founder and CEO Emile Sherman hosts See-Saw's podcast, The Sandbox, which shines a light on the creative process through longform conversations with key creatives from See-Saw's productions alongside our lead in-house producer.





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