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Ella Purnell walked into 2024 and took over the television industry without breaking a sweat. She’s having a moment and honestly, who’s surprised? The actress worked hard to get where she is today, having started her career as a child actress with films likeNever Let Me Go.

Ella Purnell in Fallout

2024 is definitely her year. FromFallouttoSweetpea, Ella Purnell took the entertainment industry by storm with one iconic role after the other. However, it isArcane, the beloved animated series that takes the cake. Not only did the show shine a light on Ella Purnell’s skills as a voice artist, but it also broke insane records left and right.

Ella Purnell’sArcaneShatters Records

After the immense success of season 1,Arcanereturned to our screens this month only to boggle our minds even further. While television shows often falter after an incredible pilot season,Arcaneproved why it’s the most GOATed series right now.

Upon its release, season 2 followed the footsteps of its predecessor and got itself a 100%Rotten Tomatoesrating – a rather rare feat nowadays. With nine episodes and each better than the last, it had fans hooked on it right from the get-go.

Jinx from Arcane.

Arcane Season 2 Review — Epic In Every Sense Of The Word

The critical consensus reads,“Arcane’s second and final season is a supremely satisfying capper to an epic saga.”Needless to say, it was a satisfying end to a stunning show.

Based on Riot Games’League of Legends, Arcaneset a record ahead of its premiere as well.Varietyconfirmedthat the show has officially broken a massive animation record by becoming the most expensive animated series of all time.

Arcane Season 2 Review — Epic In Every Sense Of The Word

How expensive you ask? Well, about a whopping $250 million expensive. This number is distributed between both seasons. As per Variety, the amount was used to produce and promote the show, making it the most expensive animated series across both streaming and linear TV.

Ella Purnell Talks Season 2 and Her Character

Ella Purnelljoined her co-starHailee Steinfeldas they sat down withTudumto discuss season 2 ofArcane.The two talented actresses voiced Jinx and Vi respectively and had a lot to say about their show.

As they answered fans’ burning questions, they were asked to give a piece of advice or warning to their characters and Purnell had the perfect answer:“Aw. I’d tell her it’s not her fault. Give her a hug.”Steinfeld matched her pitch and replied,“Same.”

Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell in an interview with Tudum

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Describing season 2 with one word, the girls said,“Masterful,” “Bonkers,” “Explosive,” “Good,”and“Gripping.”

Purnell created magic in 2024. Whether it was playing the deeply complex Jinx inArcane,the sharp-witted Rhiannon inSweetpea,or the optimistic Vault Dweller inFallout,Purnell somehow managed to bring three perfect characters to life and we are so here for it!

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Everyone’s loving Purnell’s growth in the industry and we are looking forward to seeing where her career goes next. Although it’s Purnell we are talking about. We are pretty sure that she’s going to be awesome in whatever she does next!

Arcaneis available to watch on Netflix.

FalloutandSweetpeaare available to watch on Prime Video and Starz (Via Hulu), respectively.

Mishkaat Khan

Senior Writer

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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’

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