For more than 25 years, Twisted Metal has been a behemoth in the gaming industry. Now the popular video game series is getting the small screen treatment with the brand new Twisted Metal comedy. The show continues a recent trend to adapt video games into live-action projects, following in the footsteps of The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Twisted Metal centers around a smart-mouthed milkman who must put his driving skills to the test for a chance at a better life. Unfortunately for him, he has to tend with several dangers in this post-apocalyptic world including a deranged and deadly clown. Oh, and did we fail to mention that show sees Anthony Mackie temporarily hang up his newly acquired shield as Captain America to pick up car keys to play the milkman, aka John Doe?
Here's what else we know about the series, or you can use our guide on how to watch Twisted Metal to watch it yourself.
Twisted Metal release date
Twisted Metal premieres in the US on Thursday, July 27, on Peacock with the full season.
Although Peacock content is available to Sky TV and Now subscribers in the UK, we're still awaiting confirmation on a UK release date for the show. Once we get word, we'll pass along the update.
Ahead of the series premiere, Peacock is screening the first episode at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 20, at 10 pm PT. The event is hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller.
Twisted Metal episode guide
Here is an episode guide for the season:
Episode 1: "WLUDRV"
"John Doe, a motormouthed outsider, is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a twisted, postapocalyptic wasteland."
Episode 2: "3RNCRCS"
"John finds his mission thwarted by two unpredictable adversaries in Lost Vegas; Agent Stone recruits new members for his cause."
Episode 3: "NTHLAW1"
"John and Quiet find themselves caught in an unexpected trap; Agent Stone tests the loyalty of his new recruits."
Episode 4: "WHZDARE"
"John strikes a dangerous deal in order to get desperately needed supplies; Quiet questions her future."
Episode 5: "CRZSRDS"
"Quiet closes in on her search for revenge; John finds himself incapacitated; Sweet Tooth wreaks havoc during his road tour."
Episode 6: "DRVTHRU"
"John and Quiet seek shelter from a dangerous storm in a familiar place; Quiet reflects upon her past."
Episode 7: "NUTH0UZ"
"John and Quiet make a pit stop, where John reunites with a former contact; Sweet Tooth bonds with a new follower."
Episode 8: "EV3L1N"
"John and Quiet go undercover on a dangerous rescue mission; John goes up against an out-of-control opponent."
Episode 9: "R04DK11"
"Unexpected allegiances begin to form; Quiet gets to work; John makes amends; Sweet Tooth is ready for revenge."
Episode 10: "SHNGRLA"
"With everything coming to a head, John and Quiet face a difficult choice; new players enter the fray."
Twisted Metal trailer
On July 10, Peacock released the official trailer for the film, and the combination of action and witty-adult humor certainly makes the project look promising. Take a peek at the clip below.
An official trailer has not yet been released. However, Peacock did unveil a teaser on April 28, and it certainly piques the interest.
You can also check out this sneak peek at the show, with Sweet Tooth and John Doe facing off:
Twisted Metal plot
Here is the official synopsis of Twisted Metal:
"Twisted Metal, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he'll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck."
Twisted Metal cast
Again, Twisted Metal stars Anthony Mackie as John Doe. Mackie has made a splash in the Marvel world as Sam Wilson, a character featured in the Captain America and Avenger films, and was last seen in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. He's also been quite busy this year appearing in films Ghosted, If You Were the Last and We Have a Ghost.
You can check out more of the cast below.
- Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as Quiet
- Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man: No Way Home) as Agent Stone
- Richard Cabral (Mayans M.C.) as Loud
- Joe Seanoa as Sweet Tooth
- Will Arnett (The Lego Batman Movie) providing his voice
- Neve Campbell (The Lincoln Lawyer) as Raven
- Mike Mitchell (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) as Stu
- Tahj Vaughans (P-Valley) as Mike
- Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live) as Mary
- Lou Beatty Jr. (A Million Little Things) as Tommy
How to watch Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal is a Peacock original series, so for those hoping to watch it in the US, you'll need a subscription to the streaming service. Peacock currently offers a few different options for would-be subscribers.
As official word on a UK release rollout for the series becomes available, we'll pass along the information.
