For fans of a certain vehicular combat game, it’s safe to say that Twisted Metal Season 2 is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming video game adaptations, especially after the great success of the show’s first season. The Peacock original series, which made 2023 one of the best years for video game movies and shows, was a whole lot of fun and left viewers wondering what’s going to happen down the road.
Now that things are going into the next gear for the show starring Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, and Will Arnett, we can start talking about everything we know about its return. From its cast (both old and new), the direction of its story, and details about the ongoing production, there’s actually quite a bit we know about Twisted Metal Season 2 right now. That said, let’s get back in the driver’s seat and get this show on the road…
What Is The Twisted Metal Season 2 Premiere Date?
Though Peacock officially announced Twisted Metal's renewal in December 2023, the streaming platform didn’t disclose a premiere date or window for the show’s return. As of this writing, no details about timing have been announced, but we’re almost certain we won’t see Twisted Metal Season 2 on the 2024 TV schedule. If we’re being honest, the video game adaptation probably won’t be available for those with a Peacock subscription until Spring 2025 at the very earliest.
The Twisted Metal Season 2 Cast
The main players from the Twisted Metal cast will return for the show’s second season, meaning fans of the dynamic shared by Anthony Mackie’s John Doe and Stephanie Beatriz’s Quiet are in for a familiar treat when Season 2 debuts. But they won’t be alone, as other beloved characters from the games will be making their debut.
Anthony Mackie as John Doe
Sitting atop the cast again is Anthony Mackie, who will play the mysterious John Doe in Twisted Metal Season 2. The last time we saw Mackie’s wise-cracking and ass-kicking character, he was being tasked with serving as Raven’s (Neve Campbell) driver in an upcoming tournament. This isn’t Mackie’s only high-profile project, either, as he is set to reprise his role as Sam Wilson in the forthcoming Captain America: Brave New World.
Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet
Quiet’s story was far from being complete in Twisted Metal Season 1, so we’ll see the mourning sibling's quest continue when the show eventually returns. Former Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Stephanie Beatriz has been busy since we last saw her character, most recently voicing one of the main characters in the Amazon original series, Hazbine Hotel.
Will Arnett as Sweet Tooth
Will Arnett provided the voice for the deranged Sweet Tooth during the first season of Twisted Metal, and that’ll again be the case when the show returns. Arnett previously told CinemaBlend he was influenced by the Joker when bringing the character to life, and we can’t wait to see more.
Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth
Former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe delivered in bringing out the physicality and hulking presence of Sweet Tooth throughout Twisted Metal Season 1, even if his vocal cords went unheard. That’ll again be the case for the wrestler-turned-actor when the show returns.
Anthony Carrigan as Calypso
When Twisted Metal Season 2 premieres, it will see Barry actor Anthony Carrigan take on the role of Calypso, the unhinged mastermind behind the titular vehicular combat tournament featured in the games (and soon to be show).
Peacock has also announced that Richard de Klerk, Patty Guggenheim, and Tiana Okoye will also be a part of the show’s next installment but their characters’ identities have not yet been revealed. Expect that to change in the coming weeks and months.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Will Introduce Other Iconic Characters Like Calypso, Axel, And Mr. Grimm
Twisted Metal Season 1 obviously included several memorable characters from the video game franchise, like Sweet Tooth, Agent Stone, Mr. Slam, Preacher, Blood Mary, and Twister. That said, some of the franchise’s most iconic figures were nowhere to be found, or were only referenced in passing. Expect to see more familiar drivers when Season 2 arrives, which showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith shared with NBC Insider in December 2023.
When discussing both new and returning characters, Smith revealed that fan-favorites like the aforementioned Twisted Metal tournament organizer Calypso and the motorcycle-riding Mr. Grimm will be coming along for the ride. The showrunner said the writers even have big plans for Axel, the driver stuck between two giant tractor tires, and how that absurd competitor will fit in with the slightly more grounded approach of the series.
Oh, and about that Dollface tease at the end of Season 1? John Doe’s long-lost sister will indeed be a major part of the upcoming installment.
The Twisted Metal Season 2 Announcement Video Is Short, Sweet, And To The Point
Though it will be some time before we see an actual trailer for Twisted Metal Season 2, Peacock has already released an announcement video featuring none other than Sweet Tooth. Short, sweet, and to the point, the 13-second clip below shows the masked madman whispering to the camera before slashing at the screen with his trademark machete.
The teaser doesn’t exactly answer any questions or offer any additional info about the crazed clown, such as how his head looks so good and non-damaged after it was set ablaze in the Season 1 finale, but any amount of Sweet Tooth is better than no Sweet Tooth at all.
What Twisted Metal Season 2 Will Be About
The actual Twisted Metal tournament was heavily teased in the final minutes of the Season 1 finale, and judging by comments made by Michael Jonathan Smith in a December 2023 interview with NBC Insider, the battle royale will serve as a focus of the show’s second season, which is something fans were already calling for the first time around. In the former Cobra Kai writer's words:
Here's what I'll say… on Cobra Kai, there were very much tournament seasons and consequence seasons, and this is very much a tournament season. I want everything to feel like it's tied to the tournament, even if we aren't in the tournament yet. I am hopeful that it will surprise and delight those people who saw the finale of Episode 10 and was like, ‘I want to see more of that in a tournament setting.’ My goal is to capture that.
We don’t yet know how much of the tournament will be featured in the upcoming season, but with so many additional characters being introduced (on top of those who were already on the show), chances are high that we’ll be seeing car-on-car action before long.
What Happened In The Twisted Metal Season 1 Finale
It has been a year since the Twisted Metal Season 1 finale brought an end to John Doe and Quiet’s cross-country journey to pick up and deliver a mysterious package (a pint of ice cream) to New San Francisco for Raven (Neve Campbell). That said, you may be wondering what all went down before the credits rolled.
Well, after completing the quest, John learned that Raven was actually testing him to see if he had what it took to be her driver in an upcoming vehicular combat tournament: Calypso’s Twisted Metal competition. And it looks like we’ll soon see that deadly competition play out before our very eyes.
Michael Jonathan Smith Was Writing The Show’s Second Season In December 2023
Back in December 2023, Michael Jonathan Smith told NBC Insider that the writers’ room had already opened its doors for Twisted Metal Season 2, and the creative team had already started discussing the next season's arc. Expect to hear more about those plans in the months to come.
Production Kicked Off In July 2024
We don’t know when Twisted Metal Season 2 will premiere, but we do know that production has gotten underway on the Peacock show. In July 2024, Cambridge Today shared images of Anthony Mackie standing on a Toronto set that was made to look like New San Francisco, the location where his journey ended in Season 1. According to the City of Toronto's website, shooting got underway on July 17, 2024, with PWInsider later reporting that principal photography was slated to take place through October.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Episode Count And Rating Aren't Yet Known
It also hasn’t been announced how many episodes will make up Twisted Metal Season 2 or what kind of rating it will have once it finally does premiere. However, if we go off the show’s first season as a blueprint, we could see a 10-episode arc and a TV-MA rating because of the show’s violence, language, and sometimes bonkers sexual situations.
While there is a lot we still don’t yet know about Twisted Metal Season 2, expect all those details to be worked out before too long. Until then, don’t forget to check out why we think Peacock is one of the best streaming services your money can buy.
