![Anthony Mackie / Sweet Tooth in Twisted Metal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u5cAhKAdXEb28jEtUGyfER-415-80.png)
Following the success of Uncharted on the big screen, Sony is making moves in Hollywood once again with a new TV series based on Twisted Metal in the works. The project will star Marvel and Black Mirror's Anthony Mackie.
As reported by Variety, the new TV adaption will stream across Peacock with the Captain America actor playing a "smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives" called John Doe. The 30-minute action comedy is most notably being executive produced by Mackie, Will Arnett, Marc Foreman and PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst.
Twisted Metal is a vehicular combat game that originally launched in 1995, before going on to spawn several sequels and spinoffs. By October 2000, the series had accumulated five million in sales. The most recent release was in 2012, where Sony attempted to reboot the project under the same name but failed to revitalise the series.
"Twisted Metal’ has been a global phenomenon for more than 25 years but it was the creative vision for this live-action adaptation, led by Michael Jonathan Smith, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, that blew us away,” said NBCUniversal president of scripted content Lisa Katz.
"Also Anthony Mackie starring made it undeniable! This adrenalin-infused comedy series is in expert hands with our partners at Sony Pictures Television, Playstation Productions and Universal Television, and will be the perfect addition to Peacock as we continue to look for uniquely entertaining programs."
PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash added: "Twisted Metal is one of PlayStation’s most beloved franchises. We are thrilled to have such an amazing creative team and partners working together who have such passion for this iconic property. We can’t wait for fans to see what we have planned for them."
A trailer for Twisted Metal (2012) on PlayStation 3 can be watched below:
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Sony currently has 10 movies and TV shows based on gaming IP in the works, including a Ghost of Tsushima movie from John Wick director Chad Stahelski and The Last of Us TV series starring Pedro Pascal for HBO Max.
Tom Holland, most recently, starred as the plucky protagonist Nathan Drake in Uncharted alongside Mark Walhberg. The film has already made over $200 million at the global box office.
Matt is a freelance writer for T3, covering news and keeping up with everything games, entertainment, and all manner of tech. You can find his work across numerous sites across the web, including TechRadar, IGN, GamesRadar, Tom's Guide, Fandom, NME, and more. In his spare time, Matt is an avid cinema-goer, keen runner and average golfer (at best). You can follow him @MattPoskitt64
-
Here's when your PSVR2 will be able to play PC games
PlayStation has confirmed when its compatibility app releases
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
New PS5 Pro graphics details found in an unlikely source
A recent game update spills some intriguing beans
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
PS Plus subscribers getting hugely underrated shooter on PS5 for free
New collection of great games arriving 16 July for PS Plus Extra and Premium members
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus subscribers get 91% award-winning FPS on PS5 and PS4 for free
Forget Fallout, here's the best post-apocalyptic shooter
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Best PS5 SSD 2024: store 100s more games on your PlayStation 5
The definitive guide to the best SSDs for PS5 available today
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PlayStation Portal gets its biggest free upgrade yet – helps you play PS5 games on the go
New system software arrives with some neat new features
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Your PS5 can do some new tricks, as PlayStation releases a free upgrade
New PlayStation 5 System Software is now available with some key new features
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Your ageing PS4 isn't going to die any time soon
No matter the success of the PS5, Sony won't leave the PlayStation 4 behind
By Max Freeman-Mills Published