Mark Hamill Joins Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’

(Left) Mark Hamill speaks during ‘The Long Walk’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con International 2025 at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2025 in San Diego, California. Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate. (Right) Joe Seanoa as Sweet Tooth in ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2. Photo: Pief Weyman/Peacock.

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Mark Hamill has joined the cast of Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal.’
The PlayStation game adaptation is shooting season 3.
Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz star.

Having delivered two seasons of violent vehicular mayhem, dystopian weirdness and unhinged characters, Peacock’s PlayStation game adaptation ‘Twisted Metal’ was renewed for a third round back in November.

Now, the show is adding a genre stalwart to its roster, as ‘Star Wars’ icon Mark Hamill will be part of the line-up for the new season.

“The tournament is here. Game on.”

Air Date: July 27th, 2023

With stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz returning, there’s no word yet on when the show will be back on our screens.

Related Article: TV Review: ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2

What’s the story of ‘Twisted Metal’?

(L to R) Tiana Okoye as Dollface, Anthony Mackie as John Doe in ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2. Photo: Pief Weyman/PEACOCK.

The first season followed John Doe (Mackie), a motor-mouthed outsider who is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

With the help of Quiet (Beatriz), a badass ax-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including deranged clown Sweet Tooth (played on screen by Joe Seanoa, with Will Arnett providing his voice) who drives an all-too-familiar ice cream truck. In season 2, the pair themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso (Anthony Carrigan).

And –– spoiler alert in case you don’t want to know –– Hamill will play Pope Charlie Kane, the leader of the Eastern Sovereignty and estranged father of Sweet Tooth.

Mark Hamill joins ‘Twisted Metal’: Anthony Mackie speaks

(L tor R) Richard De Klerk as Mr. Grimm, Saylor Bell Curda as Mayhem, Andre De Kim as Chuckie Floop, Tiana Okoye as Dollface, Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, Johnno Wilson as Dave, Anthony Mackie as John Doe, Mike Mitchell as Stu, Tyler Johnston as Deacon, Patty Guggenheim as Raven, Joe Seanoa as Sweet Tooth in ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2. Photo: Pief Weyman/PEACOCK.

Mackie was understandably enthusiastic at the news of Hamill’s addition…

“For Mark Hamill to come into this world with us is amazing. He’s someone I’ve admired for a long time — a true legend who’s influenced generations of actors. Being able to now call him a castmate is an incredible honor, and we’re excited to see what he brings to the world of ‘Twisted Metal.’”

Richard De Klerk as Mr. Grimm in ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2. Photo: Pief Weyman/PEACOCK.