Based on the classic PlayStation franchise of the same name, Twisted Metal follows John Doe (Anthony Mackie), a beleaguered courier tasked with escorting a package across a dangerous, hazard-filled wasteland. Along the way, he comes across a variety of zany and bloodthirsty characters who want nothing more than to steal his precious cargo. One such entity is Sweet Tooth, the mascot of the franchise, who is physically brought to life by WWE superstar Samoa Joe with acclaimed comedian Will Arnett lending his voice to the villain.
Twisted Metal Lands an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score
Twisted Metal’s official Rotten Tomatoes score suggests the PlayStation game’s adaptation is an explosive romp for both fans and general audiences.
The reviews for Twisted Metalare in and the critics are generally positive about PlayStation's latest adaptation.
Sweet Tooth Vs. The World
Speaking about bringing a psychotic clown to life, Arnett discussed what sets Sweet Tooth apart from other characters that fit the archetype, most notably Pennywise from the IT franchise. Pennywise seems really scary in a way that haunts your dreams," the actor explained. "Sweet Tooth is pretty above board. He's just going to kill you. You know what I mean? He's funnier. He's funnier than those other clowns. He's legitimate."
While Twisted Metal is known for its dark and depraved world, Peacock's series is expected to also embrace the dark sense of humor often incorporated by the franchise. This factor allowed Mackie to really flex his comedic muscles in a way that fundamentally influenced his character. "Once I came on, they kind of tailored it to my sense of humor," Mackie said. "I'm very wacky and dark. That influenced John Doe a lot." The actor's manager Jason Spire furthered this thought, stating that Twisted Metal shone a spotlight on the Falcon and The Winter Soldier actor's sense of humor. "He is very well known for his dramatic work, but he’s rarely singled out for his humor. I think that’s where people are going to be really surprised and impressed," Spire said.
Written by Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Twisted Metal is now streaming on Peacock and will run for 10 episodes.
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