Watch: 'Twisted Metal' stars join Calypso's tournament in Season 2
July 9 (UPI) -- Peacock is teasing the sophomore season of Twisted Metal, starring Marvel's Anthony Mackie and arriving on the streamer July 31.
The teaser released Wednesday shows Mackie's John Doe facing various obstacles as he competes in a "dangerous demolition derby tournament" for the chance to have one of his wishes granted by the game's host, Calypso (Anthony Carrigan).
According to an official synopsis, the second season kicks off as "John and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament."
Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Mike Mitchell, Saylor Bell Curda, Patty Guggenheim, Tiana Okoye, Richard De Klerk, Michael James Shaw and Lisa Gilroy also star.
The first three episodes arrive July 31.
The series takes its inspiration from the PlayStation video games.
Marvel stars walk the red carpet
Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. (R), and his wife, Susan Downey, attend the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019. Downey, in 2024, announced that he will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villainous Dr. Doom. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
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