Summary
Twisted Metalstar Anthony Mackie has provided a major filming update for season 2 of the action comedy series, indicating what to expect from the show moving forward.Twisted Metalseason 2was confirmed not long after season 1 aired, with the series becoming a major hit for Peacock and getting favorable reviews from critics for both its action-packed storyline and comedic moments. Although not much is known about how the story will progress moving forward, both Mackie and his co-star, Stephanie Beatriz, were confirmed to return as John Doe and Quiet, respectively.
Now,Mackiehas posted new images to Instagram confirmingTwisted Metalseason 2 has begun filming, a major update for the ongoing video game adaptation.
The images show Mackie and Beatriz in their opposing chairs, alongside a logo referring to the season asTwisted Metal 2. The last image also teases the clown Sweet Tooth, who also seems likely to return.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Might Be Even Better Than Season 1
Season 2 Promises New Villains & Bigger Action
While the action-comedy has been able to stand on its own thanks to the wild storylines involved and its lead performances, the inclusion ofTwisted Metalvideo game charactersand other familiar aspects helped bolster the show as well. However, the show is promising to do even more in season 2, withAnthony Carrigan having been cast as Calypso, the core antagonist of the games. While the first episodes relied on familiar imagery and a unique tone to draw an audience in, it appears the upcoming ones will be embracing more faithfulness to the source material.
With Calpyso being introduced, though, it appears there’s going to be a story much more accurate to the games, perhaps even putting a spin on an existing storyline.
The story for season 2 is still unclear, though, other than the need to follow up on loose ends presented in theTwister Metalseason 1 finale. With Calpyso being introduced, though,it appears there’s going to be a story much more accurate to the games, perhaps even putting a spin on an existing storyline. Since the show has maintained familiarity thanks to the number of game elements within, there’s bound to be plenty of other surprising aspects of the source material that show up during the upcoming season.
My Interest In Twisted Metal Season 2 Just Skyrocketed
Twisted Metal season 2 promises to be more faithful to the video game series, and the latest casting update makes me real excited for what’s next.
Beyond references to the games, however,Twisted Metalhas unanswered questions, such as how Axel will be introduced andif supernatural parts of the games will also play a role. Given the developing nature of the series' story, there are plenty of possibilities for the upcoming season, including elements from the games that haven’t been hinted at yet. With Mackie excited to be back for season 2, it seems this upcoming batch of episodes is going to be a strong continuation of the game adaptation.
A release date forTwisted Metalseason 2 has yet to be announced.
