Sweetpea shows serial killers can be adorable too. Ella Purnell, known for her ongoing roles as Jinx in Arcane, Misty Quigley in Yellowjackets, and Kate in Army of the Dead, is set to star in the upcoming dark comedy thriller, Sweet Pea. Adapted from the novel by C. J. Skuse, Sweet Pea promises a quirky yet twisted narrative. Purnell’s recent success in the Amazon videogame adaptation series Fallout, where she played the role of Lucy McLean, a bright-eyed and innocent girl who is hardened by the harsh realities of the post-apocalyptic world, has further cemented her status as a rising star. Her ongoing roles in Arcane and Yellowjackets have also contributed to her growing popularity. Sweetpea Official Trailer In Sweet Pea, Purnell will portray Rhiannon Lewis, a seemingly innocent young woman who hides a dark secret: she’s a cunning serial killer. The show offers a unique perspective on the serial killer genre, presenting a protagonist who is both charming and terrifying. Unlike the morally ambiguous anti-heroes of other shows, Rhiannon’s victims are often unsympathetic characters that viewers may find themselves rooting against. Rhiannon’s double life as a seemingly harmless editorial assistant and a ruthless killer adds a layer of complexity to […]
