Peacockis gearing up for the long-awaited release ofTwisted MetalSeason 2 next month and has shared an exclusive clip online to give fans a teaser of the twisted tournament they’ve all been waiting for. The video is packed with cars, chaos, and carnage, asAnthony Mackie’s John Doe revs up to head back out on the road for a deadly demolition derby — which is arguably the best part of PlayStation’s vehicular combat video game that the high-octane action-comedy series is based on, and will be a central focus of the show’s second season.
The video (shared below) thrusts audiences into the highly anticipatedTwisted Metaltournament hosted by the mysterious Calypso. Much like the video game, the smash-and-bash contest features an eclectic mix of ragtag racers in modified vehicles who head out on the road, only to leave a trail of destruction in their rearview mirror, as each competitor has a variety of weapons at their disposal, ranging from missiles to landmines and other ballistic projectiles, to use against their opponents. The winner of the derby will receive the fulfillment of their darkest wishes, but, according to the official synopsis below, there might be some bumps in the road along the way that lead certain drivers to take their eyes off the prize.
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“Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadlyTwisted Metaltournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they attempt to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.”
Twisted MetalSeason 2 is setto premiere on Peacock on July 31, which is over two years after the release of Season 1. This time, there will be a few new additions to the cast, including Lisa Gilroy as Vermin, Patty Guggenheim as Raven, Saylor Bell Curda as Mayhem, Richard de Klerk as Mr. Grimm, and Tiana Okoye as Dollface. Anthony Carrigan also joins the cast as Calypso alongside returning series regulars Anthony Mackie as John Doe, Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, plus Joe Seanoa and Will Arnett, who play and voice Sweet Tooth.
‘Twisted Metal’ Season 1 Was a Smash-Hit Streaming Success
The first season ofTwisted Metalwas a phenomenal success, exceeding expectations for a straight-to-streaming video game adaptation. The series drew significant attention and strong viewership, quickly becomingthe most binge-watched original showin Peacock’s streaming history at the time. The majority of viewers devoured three, thirty-minute episodes in a single sitting, while die-hard fans opted to gorge on all 10 episodes at once, indicating that viewers couldn’t get enough of the series and would tune in for more twisted tales.
Twisted Metal’sfaithful preservation of the game’s essencealso won acclaim from both fans and critics. It received a “Fresh” score of 67% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and landed a huge 93% approval rating from audiences, putting it among some of the best video game adaptations ever. The reviews praised the show for its anarchic humor, chaotic action scenes, and strong performances by its cast. It looks like Season 2 is putting the pedal to the metal to deliver more of the same, delving deeper into the Divided States of America.
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