Twisted Metalseason 2 adds three new cast members, revealing a new look behind the scenes of the Peacock Original. Debuting in July 2023, the ten-episode first installment of the action comedy focused on Anthony Mackie’s delivery man who has to ensure the safe arrival of a package in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Helped by a mysterious partner, played byBrooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz, the cast also included Neve Campbell, Thomas Haden-Chruch, wrestler Samoa Joe, and Will Arnett as Sweet Tooth. But the ensemble is growing forTwisted Metalseason 2, which is currently filming.
Deadlineconfirms thatTwisted Listhas added three new cast members to the cast in recurring roles. Character details are not mentioned, but the actors areSaylor Bell Curda (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Michael James Shaw (The Walking Dead), and Lisa Gilroy(Jury Duty). Along with the casting information, there are new photos of showrunner and executive producer Michael Jonathan Smith with Beatriz and Mackie. They are included in the gallery below:
Twisted Metal Season 2 Has Gathered A Strong Cast
An Acclaimed Actor Plays A Pivotal Role
The first major new addition toseason 2 was announced to be Emmy-nominatedBarrystar Anthony Carrigan asCalypso, the pivotalTwisted Metalcharacter, who is described as the mysterious and charismatic creator of the dangerous tournament. Calypso invites all assassins, vigilantes, and anyone else to participate. As those who’ve played the games know, Calypso offers a prize to the winner. But his gift is not what it seems.
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Alyssasays inGlamorous, Genevieve Telford-Warren inJury Duty
Along with Carrigan, who has received acclaim for his portrayal asBarry’s NoHo Hank, the confirmed new additions totheTwisted Metalcastalso include Richard de Klerk,She-Hulk’s Patty Guggenheim, and Tiana Okoye in recurring parts. It’s not announced who they’ll be portraying. However, it is known thatcharacters from the game like Dollface, Axel, and Mr. Grimm will all factor into season 2.
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Following theTwisted Metalseason 1 finale, which sets the stage for the deadly tournament, the video game adaptation is poised to expand with its second installment. It’s one of Peacock’s biggest hits, making a solid debut on the streaming charts, and the show’s spotlight may only get brighter if it pulls off the deadly tournament and its popular participants satisfyingly.
