Sky makes huge announcement as 'darkly comic' series set to return

Sky has released a huge update regarding one of its hit shows as filming has finally commenced in London for season two. The "darkly comic" Sky Original thriller, Sweetpea,stars Ella Purnell as unsuspected serial killer Rhiannon Lewis.

Friday Night Dinner star Tamsin Greig and Overcompensating actor Rish Shah have just joined the cast, with Sky sharing details on their roles in the renewed series. Shah joins the cast as Rhiannon's romantic interest Gabriel, while Greig will play AJ’s (Calam Lynch) mother, Liv.

Not only this, two other stars have joined the series in guest roles, with Line of Duty star Taj Atwal as Freya, Rhiannon's new boss at the Carnsham Gazette.

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Meanwhile, Heartstopper's Jenny Walser plays an adoring new friend called Daisy.

The synopsis for the upcoming season reads: "Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, Marina still hot on her trail, her sister selling her family home and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, the kill list is mounting.

"But now that she's harnessed her rage and found her power, Rhiannon is forced to question whether her perfect ex AJ, was right: is she a monster?"

Jon Pointing, Jeremy Swift, Leah Harvey, Ingrid Oliver, Nitin Ganatra and Alexandra Dowling are all returning for season two.

Purnell, an executive producer on the show alongside Ella Jones and Patrick Walters, promises the new season will include "an intoxicating ride for Rhiannon as she continuous on her

murderous journey."

The trio added: "This season, the stakes are even higher, and as the consequences of her actions begin to close in, questions of morality and justice will come into play.”

The series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s novel of the same name, but there is no official release date for season two just yet.

The first season aired in October 2024 and Rotten Tomatoes described Purnell as a "diabolical delight".

Sweetpea season 2 will air on Sky