To mark the eagerly anticipated return of Twisted Metal Season 2, we had the pleasure of chatting to leading stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, as well as showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith. The cast open up about what makes this chaotic, high-octane series so addictive — from outrageous stunts and new characters to their creative freedom on set, as Mackie, aka Captain America, tells how it compares to the Marvel machine.
Meanwhile Smith discusses his collaborative approach with his actors & the freedom the cast have to riff on set – plus how the tone of the show blends comedy, action, and apocalyptic mayhem. Be sure to watch both interviews in their entirety below.
Anthony Mackie & Stephanie Beatriz
Michael Jonathan Smith
Plot
Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.
Twisted Metal 2 returns to Paramount+ on 1 August
