Goofy poster released to celebrate launch date
Peacock hasannounced a premiere datefor its long-time-coming TV adaptation of PlayStation’s apocalyptic, vehicular franchiseTwisted Metal— The series is now scheduled to premiere on the Peacock streaming service on July 27.
Anew teaserdropped on April 28, showing Anthony Mackie’s character gearing up for a drive into the battlefield. While we don’t see too much other than cars and destruction, the teaser does end with a brief tease of theTwisted Metalmainstay Sweet Tooth.
Twisted Metal,as previously reported, will star Mackie (Marvel’s Falcon) as a slick, smart-mouthed courier who, down on his luck, accepts a shady offer to carry a mysterious package across the dystopian wastelands that surround the city — packed with marauding gangs and hazardous terrain, and haunted by the disturbing, ice-cream-truck-driving serial killer known as Sweet Tooth.
Joining Mackie on this death-laden voyage will be Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man 3), and Neve Campbell (Scream) in currently undisclosed roles. Will Arnett will provide the voice of Sweet Tooth, while the notorious murderer’s physical presence will be that of legendary pro-wrestling star Samoa Joe.Cobra Kai‘s Michael Jonathan Smith served as writer and showrunner for the series, whichwrapped filming last summerand is now in post-production.
Twisted Metalis one of a number of PlayStation film and TV adaptations currently in development. Via its PlayStation Productions arm, Sony has also commissioned projects based on popular franchises such asUncharted, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Gran Turismo, andGhost of Tsushima.
Twisted Metal will premiere on Peacock July 27.
This post has been updated to add the teaser trailer, following its premiere.
