Revamped and Reimagined: Anthony Mackie's Thrilling Transformation in Twisted Metal

Anthony Mackie discusses how his casting in "Twisted Metal" transformed the character of John Doe. The upcoming series, developed by Michael Jonathan Smith, is based on the popular video game franchise and is set to premiere on July 27th on Peacock. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, the show follows a milkman suffering from amnesia who agrees to deliver a mysterious package, encountering dangerous foes along the way. Alongside Mackie, who is also an executive producer, the cast features Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Richard Cabral, Samoa Joe, Will Arnett, Neve Campbell, and more. In the Twisted Metal trailer, viewers caught a glimpse of Mackie as John Doe, which also showcased the series' humorous elements. In a recent interview with Inverse, Mackie delves into his portrayal and how his own personality influenced the original video game character. Check out his comments below.

"Once I came on, they kind of tailored it to my sense of humor. I’m very wacky and dark. That influenced John Doe a lot."

How Twisted Metal Is Adapting The Games

In the 2001 game Twisted Metal: Black, John Doe made his debut as a federal agent who suffered from amnesia. Despite his memory loss, he managed to emerge victorious in Calypso's deadly tournament and uncover his true identity. However, his triumph was short-lived as he met his demise. While John Doe made a reappearance in Twisted Metal: Lost as a police officer, the incarnation portrayed by Mackie is expected to bring a fresh perspective. In the television adaptation, John Doe's character has been reimagined as an outgoing milkman, and as hinted by Mackie, his portrayal could take on a more humorous tone.

Fans of the video games can expect the Twisted Metal series to retain its action-packed gameplay and exhilarating demolition derbies, despite some changes to the character John Doe. The teaser trailer showcases a car driven by Mackie's character, which may or may not be Roadkill, but it does boast weapons attached to its sides. Additionally, the famous game character Sweet Tooth will make an appearance in the live-action adaptation, and early footage from Twisted Metal hints at an intriguing interaction between Sweet Tooth and Doe.

The incorporation of humor from the source material into the upcoming series will be an interesting aspect to watch out for. Mackie's remarks, along with snippets of the show, imply that his portrayal may bring about moments of laughter. Fans eagerly anticipating seeing Mackie as John Doe and the game's adaptation can rest assured that Twisted Metal will be worth tuning into when it premieres.

Source: Inverse