The popular video game “Twisted Metal” is set to be adapted for television once again. Peacock has released a teaser trailer for its new live-action series based on the PS1-era vehicular warfare simulator. The series is set to star Anthony Mackie from “Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, as well as wrestler Samoa Joe (CBR). The first trailer reveals that the diabolical clown Sweet Tooth will make an appearance in the show (GameSpot). The show will revolve around a twisted tale of a tournament in which drivers compete in car-based combat to win a chance to have their deepest desires granted (Engadget). The show emphasizes action, comedy, and violence (Collider). The teaser shows Mackie driving down a highway as he urges viewers to start their engines (TVLine). The series will premiere on July 27th, 2023 (GINX Esports TV).
The upcoming show has been described as “bonkers” and “high-octane” (TVLine, Engadget). However, there is some confusion as to why a Subaru appeared in the first trailer since it’s not a major car in the “Twisted Metal” game (Jalopnik). The show’s storyline appears to align with the original game, in which weapons-armed cars compete for a chance to have their greatest wishes granted by the tournament’s organizer, Calypso (Variety).
The original “Twisted Metal” game was released in 1995 for PlayStation and received widespread popularity for its multiplayer gaming concept of car combat. Since then, the game has spawned multiple sequels across several console generations (PC Gamer).
The show follows the trend of turning video games into TV shows and movies, a trend first popularized by shows like “Super Mario Bros.” and “Street Fighter” in the 90s (Variety). With a star-studded cast and a popular gaming franchise, it’s no surprise that fans of the game will be looking forward to the series premiere next year (The Hollywood Reporter).
