The upcoming Twisted Metal live-action TV show just got its first star. Anthony Mackie, best known for his roles as The Falcon in numerous Marvel superhero shows and movies, will play the role of John Doe in Sony's upcoming video game adaptation.
The news comes through sources speaking to Deadline, which was later confirmed by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Production. “We’re thrilled to have Anthony Mackie on board," said Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. "His ability to blend comedy, action, and drama is perfect for the Twisted world we’re creating.”
Additionally, new details were shared about the upcoming action-comedy. The show will feature 30-minute episodes and center around John Doe, a motor-mouthed milkman with no memory of his past. He's presented the opportunity of a lifetime to find the community he'd always dreamed of, but first, he has to deliver a package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland while fighting off automotive warriors armed to the rims.
And of course, there's going to be an insane clown driving a gun-toting ice cream truck.
John Doe last appeared in 2001's Twisted Metal: Black, where he similarly suffered from amnesia. He drove "Roadkill," a 1970 Dodge Charger with a missile launcher on the hood, although previous games had Roadkill played by various American muscle cars.
Will Arnett was also revealed to executive produce on the upcoming Twisted Metal show, which will just further fuel rumors that Arnett will play the voice of Sweet Tooth.
There's still no release date for Twisted Metal, but Sony is also rumored to have a new Twisted Metal game in development that it might release alongside the show. Things are still in early development, but Deadline reports Sony will start shopping for platforms to start streaming Twisted Metal shortly.