Twisted Metal (TV series)
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| Based on | Twisted Metal by Sony Interactive Entertainment |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Peacock |
Twisted Metal is an upcoming American post-apocalyptic action comedy television series created by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Based on the vehicular combat video game franchise of the same name published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett, Richard Cabral and Samoa Joe. The half-hour series is about a driver who takes a job to deliver a package across a post-apocalyptic wastelands 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. Production took place in New Orleans from May to August 2022. The series is set to air on Peacock on an unannounced date in 2023.
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Premise
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, John Doe, a talkative milkman with amnesia, is given a mission to traverse the desolate world to deliver a cryptic package in order to stay alive. Alongside the assistance of Quiet, a rash car thief, Doe faces a life-altering opportunity but must confront ruthless marauders in deadly and destructive vehicles to secure a chance at a better future.[2]
Cast
Main
- Anthony Mackie as John Doe
- Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet
- Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone
- Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth
- Will Arnett as the voice of Sweet Tooth
- Richard Cabral as Loud
Recurring
- Neve Campbell as Raven
- Tahj Vaughans as Mike
- Mike Mitchell as Stu
- Lou Beatty Jr. as Tommy
- Michael Carollo
- Chloe Fineman
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Production
Development
In May 2019, during an investor relations presentation, Sony Pictures Television confirmed that a television series based on video game series, Twisted Metal was in "advanced development" alongside PlayStation Productions.[3] By February 2021, the series was announced with Will Arnett, Rhett Reese, Michael Jonathan Smith and Paul Wernick on board to executive produced. Smith serves as showrunner and wrote the series based on an original take by Reese and Wernick.[4] In February 2022, the half-hour action comedy was greenlit by Peacock.[5] In April, Kitao Sakurai joined the series as an executive producer in addition to directing multiple episodes.[6]
Casting and characters
In September 2021, Anthony Mackie was the first to be cast and also serves as one of the executive producers. He plays John Doe, a "smart-ass milkman" who has amnesia and he gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, only if he can survives attacks of vehicular combat.[7] In May 2022, Stephanie Beatriz and Thomas Haden Church was cast in starring roles as Quiet and Agent Stone, respectively. Quiet is a car thief that forms an antagonistic bond with John Doe.[8] Agent Stone is described as "a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads".[9] Neve Campbell was cast in a recurring role as Raven.[1]
In June, Arnett joined the cast, voicing the character Sweet Tooth from the video game series.[10] Sweet Tooth is a "hulking killer in a ghoulish clown mask who prowls the streets of "Lost Vegas" in a weaponized ice cream truck.[2] Wrestler Samoa Joe physically portrays Sweet Tooth.[11]
Richard Cabral was cast as Beatriz's overprotective brother, Loud.[12] Tahj Vaughans and Mike Mitchell portray best friends, Mike and Stu.[11] Lou Beatty Jr plays Tommy, "a grizzled and weathered cartographer who knows the dangers of the Wild Midwest".[11] Michael Carollo and Chloe Fineman have undisclosed roles.[13]
Filming
On an estimated budget of $72.3 million,[14] season one began principal photography in May 2022, in New Orleans, and wrapped that August.[15][16] Shooting in New Orleans in the summer came with some challenges with Smith telling NOLA.com, "We dealt with lightning delays, hurricane threats, extreme heat and cars that wouldn't do as they were told".[2]
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Source: "Twisted Metal (TV series)", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, March 21st), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisted_Metal_(TV_series).
References
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 20, 2022). "'Twisted Metal': Neve Campbell Cast In Peacock's Live-Action Video Game Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Carde, Leslie (January 4, 2023). "Anthony Mackie stars in TV version of video game Twisted Metal, shot in New Orleans". NOLA.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Marks, Tom (May 21, 2019). "Twisted Metal TV Series Confirmed in Development at PlayStation Productions". IGN. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (February 22, 2021). "Twisted Metal Videogame Getting TV Adaptation From Will Arnett, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick & Michael Jonathan Smith". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Peacock Lands Live-Action Video Game Adaptation Starring Anthony Mackie With Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 19, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Kitao Sakurai To EP & Direct Anthony Mackie-Led Peacock Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2021). "Anthony Mackie To Star As John Doe In Live-Action Twisted Metal Series From Sony TV And PlayStation Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 13, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Stephanie Beatriz Joins Cast Of Peacock's Live-Action Video Game Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 19, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Thomas Haden Church Joins Peacock's Live-Action Video Game Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 1, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Will Arnett To Voice Sweet Tooth In Peacock Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2022). "Twisted Metal: AEW's Joe Seanoa To Play Dual Role Of 'Sweet Tooth' Voiced By Will Arnett; 3 More To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2022). "Twisted Metal: Richard Cabral Sets First Post-Mayans M.C. Role With Peacock Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Massoto, Erick (August 29, 2022). "Twisted Metal Wraps Production on Season 1". Collider. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Twisted Metal" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Productions". Film New Orleans. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Onder, Cade (August 27, 2022). "Twisted Metal TV Series Wraps Filming". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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