Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner

Sweetpea: Official trailer

Sky's latest dark comedy, Sweetpea, stars the upcoming British actress Ella Purnell, alongside a BAFTA-winning cast. In this dark comedy drama, Purnell plays Rhiannon who has faced her fair share of trauma across her life.

She grows frustrated at being ignored by her family, work colleagues and envious of the success her school bully has achieved. But a series of personal tragedies spark a violent urge in Rhiannon that rocks the sleepy town of Carnsham.

Based on the 2017 novel by C.J. Skuse, the new series has a cast from across British TV including Doctor Who, Slow Horses and Rings of Power. This is who appears in the new dark comedy and where you recognise actors from.

Who appears in Sweetpea?

Calam Lynch plays AJ (left) with Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis (right) in new Sky drama Sweetpea (Image: Sky)

Ella Purnell plays Rhiannon

Ella Purnell plays undermined Rhiannon who is tired of being ignored by people and violently flips on a difficult day. Rhiannon learns she has a taste for murder and people start taking notice of her.

Speaking about her character, Ella said: "Rhiannon believes that there are good people and there are bad people, and that the bad people deserve to die. This black-and-white way of thinking is a trauma response she subconsciously adopted at a young age in order to process what happened to her and help her navigate the world.

"That’s so clearly shown in every character. Even AJ, the nicest guy, has his flaws too!"

Ella Purnell is widely known for playing Lucy MacLean in the Prime Video series Fallout, as well as Jackie Taylor in Yellowjackets and Jinx in Arcane.

Big Boys actor Jon Pointing plays Craig in new Sky series Sweetpea (Image: Sky)

Nicole Lecky plays Julia

Nicole Lecky portrays Rhiannon's school bully, Julia, who makes a return to Carnsham. The successful estate agent seems to have it all - a thriving career, an ideal fiance, and a perfect home, much to Rhiannon's annoyance given their past.

Despite Rhiannon's reminders, Julia has managed to convince herself that she never bullied her at school.

Nicole Lecky is a BAFTA winner for her performance and writing in Mood and has also featured in Casualty, Fresh Meat, Sense8 and Death in Paradise.

Calam Lynch plays AJ

AJ lands the junior reporter role at the Carnsham Gazette that Rhiannon had her eyes on. Initially, Rhiannon views him as another privileged nepo-baby who gets what she deserves, but they eventually strike up a close friendship.

Lynch has previously starred in Bridgerton and Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

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Senior reporter and dismissive Jeff is distrusting of Rhiannon at the newspaper and questions how she got her stories (Image: SKY UK)

Jon Pointing plays Craig

Craig is a handyman who worked for Rhiannon's father's building business and has aspirations to buy it. He had a one-night stand with Rhiannon and finds himself attracted to her newfound personality and confidence.

Audiences may recognise Jon Pointing from his roles in Big Boys, Wueenie and Smothered.

Leah Harvey plays Marina

Junior detective Marina is portrayed by Leah Harvey, who grows increasingly frustrated as her colleagues overlook her abilities. Leah Harvey has been recognised with a BAFTA nomination for their role as Salvor Hardin in the series Foundation and has also featured in A Gentleman in Moscow and the film Tuesday.

Ted Lasso star Jeremy Swift plays awkward newspaper editor Norman (Image: Sky)

Jeremy Swift plays Norman

Norman is the editor of Carnsham Gazette and enjoys directing his reporters and staff, though it's uncertain how much work he actually accomplishes in his office.

Initially dismissive of Rhiannon, referring to her as Sweetpea, he eventually becomes impressed by her budding journalism skills. Jeremy Swift has previously starred in Ted Lasso and Downton Abbey, as well as Foyle's War and The Durrells.

Dustin Demri-Burns plays Jeff

Senior reporter Jeff is brought to life by Dustin Demri-Burns, who relishes his status as the newspaper's most experienced and skilled journalist. Jeff grows increasingly suspicious of Rhiannon in the newsroom and is eager to uncover the secrets behind her sources and stories.

The British actor and writer has had roles in Slow Horses and Am I Being Unreasonable?, as well as The Great, Stath Lets Flats, Sick Note and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.

Dino Kelly stars as property developer and Julia's partner in Sweetpea - but there's more to him that first appears (Image: SKY UK)

Dino Kelly plays Marcus

Dino Kelly plays the role of Marcus, a property developer and Julia's partner. Dino has appeared in Trigger Point, Alexander: The Making of a God and Peaky Blinders.

Ingrid Oliver plays D.I. Diana St. John

Ingrid Oliver stars as D.I. Diana St. John who is dismissive of junior detective Marina. She often sends her out to do her odd jobs or return items on her behalf.

Viewers may recognise her as Petronella Osgood in Doctor Who, The Watch and Watson & Oliver.

Actress Nicole Lecky attends the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards (Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for BAF)

Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner

Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner

Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner

Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner

Sweetpea: Who appears in new Sky series including Fallout star and BAFTA winner