‘Twisted Metal’ Trailer Showcases Post-Apocalyptic Splendor
Today, Peacock unveiled a new live-action Twisted Metal trailer that offers a more comprehensive preview of the forthcoming series compared to its earlier teaser. Accompanied by DMX’s “Party Up (Up In Here),” the playful video showcases fast-paced pursuits, firearms, vehicle thefts, and a generous dose of witty remarks, all while featuring a deranged clown. This trailer perfectly captures the essence of the extravagant franchise in its live-action adaptation.
The two-minute trailer opens with star Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and The Winter Soldier) setting the tone as protagonist John Doe. “Twenty years ago, the world collapsed,” he explains. “Cities built walls to protect themselves and threw criminals out so they could fight over what was left. But there are humble bastards like me who carry cargo from one walled city to another. That’s where the cars and guns come in.” The series, which Peacock describes as a “high-octane action comedy,” seems to have a self-aware tone that revels in the luxury of the game with knowing winks to the audience (metaphorical or otherwise). Think Deadpool-style humor set in a Mad Max post-apocalyptic wasteland.
In addition to Mackie, the series stars Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as a carjacking outlaw who goes toe-to-toe with Mackie’s Doe. We also get a glimpse of Neve Campbell as Raven, who promises Doe a big reward for delivering the package, Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) as Agent Stone, and wrestler Samoa Joe (doing the move) and Will Arnett (voice) as the killer clown Sweet. Tooth. The series is written and developed by Michael Jonathan Smith.
Twisted Metal contains ten half-hour episodes. It premieres on July 27 and will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock.
