Ella Purnell's best TV shows. Her performance as Lucy MacLean instantly won over audiences, and the video game adaptation surprised everyone with its quality by creating a unique narrative while staying faithful to the source material.
Despite how impressive Fallout was, it wasn't the first time Purnell had excelled in a gaming adaptation, as she voiced Jinx in 2021's Arcane and reprised the role for its second and final season in November. Season 1 set some seemingly insurmountable high standards, but Arcane season 2 managed to match them and provided a fitting conclusion, making a late charge for 2024's best TV show. Additionally, Purnell appeared as Rhiannon Lewis in Sweetpea, a British comedy-drama that made a big impression, and while these projects helped her become one of the year's biggest stars, things could still get better.
Sweetpea Season 2's Renewal Continues Ella Purnell's Massive 2024
Purnell's Underrated Gem Will Give Her A Great Role Going Forward
After debuting to a strong reception, Ella Purnell's Sweetpea has officially been renewed for season 2, meaning the actress will return as Rhiannon Lewis. The charming show had a gripping story and plenty of personality, with Purnell's performance helping it stand out, making it no surprise that Sky chose to continue the project. Sweetpea gave the actress the perfect opportunity to really flaunt her range, as Rhiannon's compelling journey from an innocent wallflower to a serial killer was truly fantastic, and Purnell seemed to excel in the role. As a result, season 2 should offer more of the same.
Sweetpea's next outing could be one of the actress' most talked about performances yet, making the show's return even more exciting.
Sweetpea's ending explains that there's no way back for Rhiannon, as the final episode ends on a cliffhanger that suggests Rhiannon will be even more unhinged in the next installment. Purnell getting to reprise this role only helps continue her great 2024, as it secures her another quality project going forward that will be sure to raise her profile and cement her status as a mainstream star. Assuming it can match the quality of season 1, Sweetpea's next outing could be one of the actress' most talked about performances yet, making the show's return even more exciting.
Ella Purnell's Fallout Has Also Begun Filming For Season 2
Prime Video's Hit Series Helped Make Purnell One Of 2024's Biggest Names
In addition to Sweetpea being renewed for a second season, Fallout season 2 has begun filming. Amazon was quick to snap up the hit show for another eight episodes after it became the platform's most-watched show since Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Unfortunately, fans didn't know when to expect the next installment, but Walton Goggins' confirmation that he is getting back into his The Ghoul prosthetics means Fallout should return to screens within the next year or two. The update is more great news for Purnell, as Lucy has quickly become an iconic role for her.
Fallout received more than 65 million viewers in its first 16 days on Prime Video.
With the series already a flagship project for Prime Video after just one season, it will undoubtedly grab many headlines when it returns, meaning Lucy's next arc will give Purnell even more recognition. Lucy's transformation will be a pivotal part of Fallout season 2, as she started the story as a naive vault dweller before adapting to the Wastelands. Watching her pursue answers from her dad and presumably make her way to New Vegas where even more danger lies is bound to be entertaining, making Fallout's filming update more great news for her career moving forward.
What Other Projects Has Ella Purnell Got Lined Up?
Purnell Will Be Part Of A Comedy Horror With Several Other Roles Potentially Available
Outside of Sweetpea and Fallout, Ella Purnell doesn't have many projects in the pipeline, but there are still some potential appearances on the cards. With Arcane coming to an end, she isn't confirmed to be a part of any other shows, but the actress was cast in The Scurry, a comedy-horror movie about a group of killer squirrels causing chaos in a park café. It's certainly a big switch-up compared to Purnell's recent critically acclaimed roles, but the change of pace is exactly why she has become so popular, as she isn't afraid to take risks and fun projects.
The Game Awards’ Best Video Game Adaptation Award Already Has A Winner, And It’s Ella Purnell
There are two obvious frontrunners for Best Adaptation at the 2024 Game Awards, and Ella Purnell will receive recognition no matter which one wins.
Unfortunately, her two renewed shows and The Scurry are her only confirmed bits of work as of now, but she may also feature in Invincible's third season. The animated superhero show is set to return in February 2025, and Purnell had a very small cameo in season 2's finale, setting up another potential appearance. In addition, she completed voice work for Zack Snyder's canceled Army of the Dead animated show, but the project could still get picked back up in the future, and she has also been teased for a Yellowjackets return, proving there are plenty of exciting opportunities available.
Ella Purnell
- Birthdate
- September 17, 1996
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Professions
- Actress, Voice Actress
