Twisted Metal Series starring Anthony Mackie (Peacock)

[Marty McFourth]

‘Twisted Metal’ TV Series Starring Anthony Mackie Lands at Peacock

The "Twisted Metal" TV show has landed at Peacock with a series order, Variety has learned.

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The “Twisted Metal” TV show has landed at Peacock with a series order, Variety has learned.

As previously announced, Anthony Mackie will star in and executive produce the series, which is baed on the video game franchise of the same name. The show was first reported as being in development back in February 2021.

The half-hour action comedy will see Mackie play John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat. With the help of a trigger-happy 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.

The show is based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Michael Jonathan Smith will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Both Reese and Wernick also executive produce. Along with Mackie, Will Arnett and Marc Forman will executive produce via Electric Avenue, which secured the rights to the material and helped put the project together. Jason Spire of Inspire Entertainment, Peter Principato of Artists First, Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan from PlayStation Productions, and PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst will also executive produce. Sony Pictures Television, Playstation Productions, and Universal Television will produce.

“’Twisted Metal’ has been a global phenomenon for more than 25 years but it was the creative vision for this live-action adaptation, led by Michael Jonathan Smith, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, that blew us away,” said said Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Also Anthony Mackie starring made it undeniable! This adrenalin-infused comedy series is in expert hands with our partners at Sony Pictures Television, Playstation Productions and Universal Television, and will be the perfect addition to Peacock as we continue to look for uniquely entertaining programs.”

The first “Twisted Metal” game was released on PlayStation in 1995. It was originally reported in 2019 that Sony was interested in developing a series based on the games.

“We are thrilled that our first series with our good friends at Peacock is with our amazing partners at Electric Avenue, Universal Television and colleagues at PlayStation Productions,” said Jeff Frost and Jason Clodfelter, co-presidents of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “Michael Jonathan Smith and Rhett and Paul have ingeniously brought this high-action comedy to life and we are so fortunate to have Anthony at the center of the show. We look forward to this incredible team blowing audiences away with this twisted and inventive concept.”

This is the latest high-profile project from Sony Pictures TV and PlayStation Productions. A series adaptation of “The Last of Us” has been ordered at HBO, with Pedro Pascal and “Game of Thrones” breakout Bella Ramsey set to star. That show is expected to debut in 2023. Sony and PlayStation also found success on the film side recently with the release of the “Uncharted” film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, which has grossed over $225 million worldwide since debuting on Feb. 18.

“’Twisted Metal’ is one of PlayStation’s most beloved franchises,” said Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. “We are thrilled to have such an amazing creative team and partners working together who have such passion for this iconic property. We can’t wait for fans to see what we have planned for them.”

 

[Marty McFourth]

I liked the games, but I'm unsure how well it's going to translate to a TV series. Apparently it's going to be a comedy, which does make sense. The games were super whacky. Anthony Mackie is a solid actor, so I imagine he'll do okay in the lead role.

 

[Y2Jayne]

This doesn't make any sense. How do you make a series with that game? Next they'll be making movies or series about Tetris.
Although I'm down if it features some Rob Zombie jam

 

[Kairi HoHo]

I grew up with the Games as a kid and had loads of fun while playing so I really want to see this be successful.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Not familiar enough with the director to know if this is fitting choice or not, but I was pretty on board when I realised a Cobra Kai writer is working on this. That was a great show. Writing was pretty on point. Also Zombieland and Deadpool guys working on it is promising.

“Twisted Metal” TV Series Lands Director Kitao Sakurai

Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is taking shape, with Deadline reporting this afternoon that Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is on board to direct “multiple episodes” of the series. The television series currently in the works from Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, being...

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Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is taking shape, with Deadline reporting this afternoon that Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is on board to direct “multiple episodes” of the series.

The television series currently in the works from Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, being described as a “comedic, half hour live action adaptation.”

The original take for the live-action series comes courtesy of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind Zombieland and the Deadpool movie.

“Anthony Mackie stars as John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.” Mackie will also executive produce the upcoming series.

“Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick 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 trigger-happy 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.”

Michael Jonathan Smith (“Cobra Kai”) is on board to write and show-run the “Twisted Metal” series. Additionally, Will Arnett and Marc Forman are executive producing.

The first Twisted Metal game was released in 1995, developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony for the PlayStation. That original game spawned follow-ups and spinoffs, with a movie adaptation at one point in the works from the director of Crank and Ghost Rider. That project never came to be, and a TV adaptation has been in development for the past few years.

 

[Colt Magnum]

John Doe was white in the games though lol I figured he play Axel before I read anything (granted Axel is prob one of the more memorable characters from series)

I always liked Spector, Mr. Grimm, pizza boy, the creepy family,

 

[Kairi HoHo]

Michael Jonathan Smith being involved coming from Cobra Kai is all I need to know to say this Show could be very good if he writes the whole Show.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Thomas Haden Church Playing the Villain in Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV Series

Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is set to star Anthony Mackie, and THR reports this afternoon that Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) has also signed on. Church will play Agent Stone, “a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads with a silver tongue...

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Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is set to star Anthony Mackie, and THR reports this afternoon that Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) has also signed on.

Church will play Agent Stone, “a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads with a silver tongue and a twisted iron fist, prosecuting even the smallest crimes with the harshest of judgements. Stone will stop at nothing to bring law and order back to the Divided States of America, and will kill anyone in his path who defies his power.”

Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is on board to direct “multiple episodes” of the series.

The television series currently in the works from Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, being described as a “comedic, half hour live action adaptation.”

The original take for the live-action series comes courtesy of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind Zombieland and the Deadpool movie.

“Anthony Mackie stars as John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.” Mackie will also executive produce the upcoming series.

“Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick 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 trigger-happy 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.”

Michael Jonathan Smith (“Cobra Kai”) is on board to write and show-run the “Twisted Metal” series. Additionally, Will Arnett and Marc Forman are executive producing.

The first Twisted Metal game was released in 1995, developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony for the PlayStation. That original game spawned follow-ups and spinoffs, with a movie adaptation at one point in the works from the director of Crank and Ghost Rider. That project never came to be, and a TV adaptation has been in development for the past few years.

 

[Deezy]

Who's playing Sweet Tooth?

 

[Y2Jayne]

Church is one underrated actor. He can do it all and I'm excited to see him as a villain again after George of the Jungle.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Another good name I like. Very nice.

Neve Campbell Joins Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” Television Series!

While we wait to see if she’ll be back in next year’s Scream 6, we’ve learned today that Neve Campbell has signed on to star in Peacock‘s live action “Twisted Metal” television series! Neve Campbell joins Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz and Thomas Haden Church in “Twisted Metal.” Deadline...

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While we wait to see if she’ll be back in next year’s Scream 6, we’ve learned today that Neve Campbell has signed on to star in Peacock‘s live action “Twisted Metal” television series!

Neve Campbell joins Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz and Thomas Haden Church in “Twisted Metal.” Deadline reports that Campbell will be playing the character Raven.

Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is on board to direct “multiple episodes” of the series.

The television series currently in the works from Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, being described as a “comedic, half hour live action adaptation.”

The original take for the live-action series comes courtesy of Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind Zombieland and the Deadpool movie.

“Anthony Mackie stars as John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.” Mackie will also executive produce the upcoming series.

“Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick 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 trigger-happy 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.”

Michael Jonathan Smith (“Cobra Kai”) is on board to write and show-run the “Twisted Metal” series. Additionally, Will Arnett and Marc Forman are executive producing.

The first Twisted Metal game was released in 1995, developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony for the PlayStation. That original game spawned follow-ups and spinoffs, with a movie adaptation at one point in the works from the director of Crank and Ghost Rider. That project never came to be, and a TV adaptation has been in development for the past few years.

 

[Deezy]

Well.....Fuck A rights bud

 

[Kairi HoHo]

Had no idea at all and heard nothing of Joe involvement possibly in the Series crazy news.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Well with Samoa Joe in it, I have to watch now.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

What really we need Rob Zombie Music with this Show not what was playing with Mackie. At least we got a shot of Sweet Tooth.