The excitement is building up for the forthcoming TV adaptation of popular PlayStation video game, Twisted Metal. The new trailer, which dropped yesterday on Peacock, showcased an action-packed series, featuring thrilling car chase scenes and terrifying characters. The show stars Anthony Mackie, fresh from his role in Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier, who takes on the lead part in the upcoming show. (Digital Spy)
The teaser boasts a comical and irreverent tone, with Mackie driving a car adorned with a ‘sweet tooth’ bumper sticker. It leaves some die-hard fans of the game questioning if this adaptation will give the same serious tone to the game’s darker side, instead opting for more humour, much like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. (InsideTheMagic.net)
The video showed Mackie tearing through Vegas in his beaten-up car, reminiscing of memories past, as the villainous Sweet Tooth, a psychotic ice cream truck driver with a flaming clown head, is hot on his tail. Essentially, the glimpses of action-packed scenes set against a stunning skyline, paired with the glimpse of the villain and star credit, make for an exciting teaser. (Variety)
The franchise has become a PlayStation classic following its launch in 1995. The game features a battle of hit-and-run action, with players driving weaponized cars and motorcycles in a battle to the death. (IGN)
The teaser might come as a surprise for die-hard fans, however, given that the game had a much more serious tone. But if the live adaptation of Anthony Mackie is any indication, the TV series will be a wild and entertaining ride. (Collider)
The trailer release is also accompanied by an exclusive poster debut that confirms the release date of the series on July 27th, 2023. The adaptation looks to follow in the footsteps of other successful PlayStation game adaptations such as The Last of Us and Uncharted, bringing the virtual world of gamers to the mainstream platform. (IGN)
The first glimpse of live-action of the infamous clown, Sweet Tooth, who was brought to life by Mackie’s co-star, Will Arnett, and the rest of the cast and team of special effects, make for promising anticipation from fans. (PC Gamer)
Twisted Metal’s live-action adaptation tells the story of several contestants who enter an underground competition to fight to the death in weaponized vehicles in order to win any prize of their choosing. It promises to be one wild ride with no shortage of genuinely terrifying moments from the cast of eccentric characters. It is said to be a bonkers adaptation, and the teaser doesn’t disappoint. (TVLine)
Overall, with exciting chase scenes, twists and turns coupled with a terrific cast under the helm of Borderlands director, Rhett Reese, it is safe to say that Twisted Metal promises to be one of the most entertaining adaptations of recent times. Fans of the game and newcomers alike are in for an exhilarating ride. (Jalopnik)
