Stephanie Beatriz's Surprising Encounter with Captain America in Twisted Metal

Highlights

The ultraviolence and irreverent humor of Peacock's Twisted Metal series kept viewers engaged, despite negative opinions from fans of the original game franchise.

During an interview, Stephanie Beatriz, one of the main stars of the show, shared a surprising incident where she came close to accidentally hitting her co-star Anthony Mackie with an axe during the filming process, emphasizing the high stakes action involved on set.

In Twisted Metal, Beatriz gets the opportunity to portray a more unhinged and cynical persona, displaying a marked departure from her previous role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The characters in the series undergo significant personal development as the story progresses.

Peacock's Twisted Metal series enticed viewers with its ultraviolence, irreverent humor, and the presence of Anthony Mackie. However, it was series co-lead Stephanie Beatriz who took the action to another level, pushing the boundaries of intensity.

Despite its lukewarm reception from fans of the original game franchise, the Twisted Metal series managed to captivate a respectable audience. To be fair, the concept of a post-apocalyptic story centered around cars, filled with explosive moments and a deranged clown voiced by Will Arnett, was enough to pique anyone's curiosity. Undoubtedly, the Twisted Metal series left its mark. Yet, one particular incident almost left a lasting impact.

In a pre-strike interview with NBC, Beatriz recounted a hair-raising incident on set where she narrowly missed hitting her co-star Mackie. "There was this one day when both of us were sprinting towards the camera, and I threw an axe that zoomed past his ear," disclosed the prominent figure portraying Quiet. "I remember thinking, 'Oh my God, I nearly took Anthony Mackie's life!' However, my throwing abilities have steadily improved. They appear impressive on camera, which ultimately matters." Just envision being the individual who unwittingly beheads the actor playing Captain America during the filming of Twisted Metal, of all projects.

Fortunately, things didn't turn out that way. Twisted Metal provided Beatriz with an opportunity to embrace her darker and more cynical side, which even her deadpan role as Detective Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine couldn't capture. "I was able to express all the thoughts that I usually keep to myself because of politeness," Beatriz confessed. "I believe we all have these thoughts where we think, 'I would say that if I weren't an adult.' Remember George Constanza's line, 'We're living in a society!' You can't behave like a jerk, but for me, playing Quiet was a chance to let loose, and I found that incredibly enjoyable."

Twisted Metal offered more than just impressive designs and explosive moments, accompanied by satisfyingly profane outbursts. Beatriz's character, Quiet, experienced genuine character growth as she learned to trust, while Mackie's amnesiac John Doe gradually discovered that life is about more than just self-preservation, even in a post-apocalyptic world. This may explain why many fans of the Twisted metal games struggled to connect with this series. Frankly, their reaction is understandable. Sometimes, all we need is some good old-fashioned chaos without the burden of complex characters and dialogue.

Fans can take comfort in the fact that Captain America 4 has not been abruptly cancelled. We can only hope that any upcoming seasons of Twisted Metal will exercise additional caution on their axe-throwing day. Twisted Metal can be streamed on Peacock.

Source: NBC