Summary:
- Peacock has officially renewed ‘Twisted Metal’ for season 2.
- The season 1 finale sets up an inter-city tournament between drivers, increasing the hype for season 2.
Peacock has officially renewed the television adaptation of ‘Twisted Metal’ for season 2.
‘Twisted Metal’ season 1 debuted on Peacock in July 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. Based on Sony’s popular video game franchise of the same name, the series quickly became the most-watched comedy premiere on Peacock.
The ‘Twisted Metal’ season 1 finale ended with Raven forcing John to drive to San Francisco, setting the stage for a new inter-city tournament. Given the popularity of season 1, the series was quickly renewed for another season.
Anthony Mackie formally announced that ‘Twisted Metal’ has been renewed for season 2 during The Game Awards this year. The show was nominated in the category of Best Adaptation this season.
Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith released an official statement shortly after Mackie’s announcement, thanking the fans for their love and support. Check out his comment below:
I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you to our incredible fans. I read every comment and was so blown away by everyone’s love, support, and rabid enthusiasm for a paper bag. We are beyond thankful we get to continue the story of John Doe, Quiet, and Sweet Tooth as they face off against familiar faces and new grim foes in the long-awaited ‘Twisted Metal’ tournament. The mixtape is made, and I’m thrilled to get back on the road with our stellar cast and crew.
Peacock has also officially released a video confirming the renewal for season 2 featuring the popular character Sweet Tooth from the series. Here’s the video:
Over the years, the audience has grown skeptical of video game adaptations as not many Hollywood versions have been able to match up to their expectations. The versions usually fail to capture the central theme or essence of the original games. Another complaint about films based on video games is that they tend to deviate too much from their source material, making it difficult for fans to relate to them.
However, 2023 has changed the scenario for video game adaptations. HBO’s The Last of Us, Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and now Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ have turned out to be some of the most successful game adaptations ever. All of them have received critical acclaim as well as the approval of fans.
‘Twisted Metal’, in particular, has been praised for its depiction of the slaughter race concept that made the original video game series popular in 1995. The ‘Twisted Metal’ season 1 finale further increased the excitement for season 2, as it set up an inter-city tournament between drivers. There is a lot of scope for season 2 to match up to the original theme of the games.
No official release date for ‘Twisted Metal’ season 2 has yet been announced, but we’ll keep you posted!
About Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal is an American post-apocalyptic action comedy television series developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Michael Jonathan Smith.
Based on the vehicular combat video game franchise of the same name published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Samoa Joe, Will Arnett and Thomas Haden Church. The half-hour series is about a driver who takes a job to deliver a package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland while being chased by marauders.
Development by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions began in May 2019 with a full season being ordered by Peacock in February 2022. Filmed in New Orleans from May to August 2022, the series was released on Peacock on July 27, 2023, with all 10 episodes.
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