Serie - Twisted Metal Season 2 Set to Ignite Peacock in Summer 2025

By Mulder, 13 february 2025

Peacock has officially unveiled the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Twisted Metal, the action-packed series inspired by the classic PlayStation video game franchise. Led by Anthony Mackie, the upcoming season promises to crank up the chaos, introducing new characters, high-octane vehicular battles, and a dangerous tournament where survival is the only goal.

Picking up where Season 1 left off, Twisted Metal Season 2 sees John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) forced into the infamous Twisted Metal tournament—a no-holds-barred demolition derby hosted by the enigmatic Calypso (Anthony Carrigan). The prize? A single wish granted to the last driver standing. But with sixteen competitors vying for victory—including the psychotic clown Sweet Tooth (Joe Seanoa, voiced by Will Arnett)—winning this race will be anything but easy. Complicating matters further, John unexpectedly reunites with his long-lost sister, the masked vigilante Dollface (Tiana Okoye), adding a personal twist to his already perilous journey. Fans of the original game franchise can expect to see familiar faces from the Twisted Metal universe, including the fan-favorite grim reaper-like biker, Mr. Grimm, and several recognizable vehicle-based warriors such as Axel, Vermin, and Junkyard Dog.

Series showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai) has promised a season that leans fully into the video game’s chaotic DNA. The stakes couldn’t be higher as John and Quiet risk everything to compete for their deepest desires. But with sixteen other drivers standing in their way, not everyone is making it out alive, Smith teased. With a mix of dark humor, over-the-top action, and an unapologetically absurd premise, the upcoming season aims to deliver a thrilling experience that fans of the franchise have been craving.

Returning for Season 2 alongside Anthony Mackie and Beatriz are Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, and Thomas Haden Church. The cast also welcomes newcomers Lisa Gilroy, Richard de Klerk, Patty Guggenheim, Saylor Bell Curda, and Michael James Shaw in recurring roles. The creative force behind Twisted Metal remains intact, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool) continuing as executive producers alongside Michael Jonathan Smith, Anthony Mackie, Will Arnett, Marc Forman, Jason Spire, Grant Dekernion, Peter Principato, Asad Qizilbash, and Carter Swan. The series is a collaborative production from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, and Universal Television.

Since its debut on Peacock in 2023, Twisted Metal has reignited interest in the long-dormant video game series, which hasn’t seen a new entry since 2012. While rumors of a new PlayStation game persist, the series has become the primary way for fans to experience the franchise’s vehicular mayhem. With Season 2 shifting the narrative focus to the actual Twisted Metal tournament—a departure from the world-building-heavy first season—the stakes are higher, the action is bloodier, and the spectacle promises to be bigger than ever. Peacock has yet to announce a specific premiere date, but Twisted Metal Season 2 is set to arrive in Summer 2025. Buckle up—this ride is going to be a wild one.

Synopsis :
In a post-apocalyptic world, American society is divided between the haves and the have-nots. The former live in fortified cities, isolated from the latter, who are condemned to fend for themselves and survive as best they can. John Doe, a marginal, manages to get by by working as a transporter. He is fearless, has a big mouth and is a good driver. With the help of a mute car thief, he embarks on a journey across the country to deliver a mysterious package. On their way, this unlikely duo will face sinister looters, law enforcement officers of dubious morality, a sociopathic clown and many other deadly dangers.

Twisted Metal
Based on Twisted Metal by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and, Michael Jonathan Smith
Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith
Starring Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church
Music by Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson
Executive producers : Michael Jonathan Smith, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Anthony Mackie, Will Arnett, Marc Forman, Jason Spire, Kitao Sakurai, Peter Principato, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Hermen Hulst
Cinematography : James McMillan
Editors : Michael Giambra, Heather Capps, Travis Sittard
Production companies : Wicked Deed, Reese Wernick Productionsn Make It with Gravyn, Inspire Entertainment, Electric Avenue, Artists First, PlayStation Productions, Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television Studios
Network : Peacock
Release July 27, 2023 –Present
Running time : 23–32 minutes