SDCC 2025: Twisted Metal Stars Tease Season 2 Combat
et a fever for all-out vehicular destruction, then you’re in luck because the second season of Twisted Metal is almost here! Premiering on Peacock on July 31 with a three-episode debut, this hit video game adaptation promises to bring back the explosive car combat action with the mysterious Calypso at the helm, played by Barry and Superman star, Anthony Carrigan.
Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Carrigan shared his excitement for the upcoming season, reminiscing about playing Twisted Metal 2 after school and revealing his favorite character, the drill-based Auger. He teased that this season will be all about the intense tournament where the last one standing gets their deepest wish fulfilled by Calypso. But with maniacal competitors like Sweet Tooth played by Joel Seanoa and Will Arnett, and Mr. Grimm portrayed by Richard de Klerk, the competition is fierce, and the stakes have never been higher.
The cast members, including principal actor Joel Seanoa (a.k.a. “Samoa Joe”) and series lead Anthony Mackie, are thrilled about the action-packed season ahead. Seanoa emphasized that fans of car combat will not be disappointed as the tournament will be the central focus of the season, promising plenty of thrilling missions. Mackie added that the realistic and fleshed-out characters will give viewers the opportunity to pick their favorites and root for them throughout the season.
Actress Stephanie Beatriz, who plays Quiet in Twisted Metal, described the show as a unique blend of humor, action, and grounded storytelling, unlike anything she’s worked on before. Based on the popular PlayStation franchise that began in 1995, Twisted Metal is set in a post-apocalyptic world where technology has collapsed, reminiscent of the Y2K scare that never materialized.
The stars of Twisted Metal are excited to transport viewers back to the ’90s and early 2000s with an action-packed and thrilling second season. According to Seanoa, who fondly remembers the ’90s, the show captures the sense of impending apocalypse that was prevalent at the time. Meanwhile, Mackie views this era as a fun and victorious period in his life, making the show a nostalgic trip down memory lane for him.
Get ready for the highly anticipated second season of Twisted Metal, exclusively on Peacock starting July 31. If you can’t wait, you can catch up on the complete first season right now. Don’t miss out on the explosive, car combat action that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
