Twisted metal season two wraps filming, with co-creator Michael Jonathan Smith sharing new photos to commemorate the occasion. The ten-episode adaptation of the popular video game franchise was developed by Dead Pool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, alongside Smith as showrunner. The story follows John Doe (Anthony Mackie), a cheerful delivery man living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and tasked with a dangerous mission. That's it revealed to be the prelude to the deadly tournamentswhich will come into focus during Twisted metal 2nd season.
Taking it to Instagram, Smith revealed that filming for the second installment of the show has been completed. The co-creator included a caption, writing in part: “This ends production on Twisted Metal s2! Enjoy these spoiler-free photos, including me watching our last scene of the season.” The post, included below, features a chair with the series' logo and a look at Sweet Tooth's preferred mode of transportation.
We are getting closer and closer to meeting several important characters
This update brings the show closer to the release of its new episodes, and first impressions of the tournament will likely come soon. The first major addition to Twisted metal cast in season 2 has been confirmed as the Emmy nominee Barry star Anthony Carrigan. He will play Calypso, the fundamental video game character. Described as the mysterious and charismatic creator of the dangerous tournament, Calypso invites all assassins, vigilantes and anyone else to participate. In the video games the series is based on, Calypso offers a prize to the winner. But his gift is not what it seems, often coming in the form of a cruel twist.
Carrigan, who played NoHo Hank on the HBO series Barryis one of several new additions. Saylor Bell Kurda (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Michael James Shaw (Undead) and Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty) join the ensemble, as do Richard de Klerk, Tiana Okoye and Patty Guggenheim, who starred as Madisynn in She-Hulk. Although character details are under wraps, it is known that characters like Axel, Dollface and Mr. Grimm will be considered in season 2.
The additions come after a busy event Twisted metal end of season 1. A showdown between John Doe and Campbell's character Raven is meant to set the stage for the deadly tournament that fans of the video game will be eager to see. This would help explain the flurry of new faces and the introduction of Calypso. With filming now wrapped, previews will likely fall in early 2025and the launch will take place soon, sometime in the summer or autumn of the year.
The tournament is crucial
Regarding the size of the peacock, Twisted metal'The first installment became a hit and appeared on the Nielsen streaming charts. It is one of the few Peacock Originals to have this distinction. However, given that the Wild Car Tournament is the series' draw, much of its future depends on how the story plays out. But fortunately, with filming completed, although there is no release date currently announcedthe audience is closer to seeing how this plays out.
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