AceShowbiz - Mark Hamill is set to take on a major role in the third season of the television series Twisted Metal, Gamefragger reports. This installment continues the show’s availability on the streaming platform Peacock, where it has already garnered significant attention.

Deadline further details that Hamill will portray Pope Charlie Kane, who leads the Eastern Sovereignty faction and is revealed as the estranged father of Sweet Tooth, a central character physically played by Joe Seanoa and voiced by Will Arnett. Deadline also notes that Twisted Metal is a half-hour series inspired by the classic PlayStation video game franchise, and that the third season was renewed last November. The show's production is overseen by David Reed, who steps in as showrunner and executive producer, succeeding Michael Jonathan Smith. Peacock saw impressive engagement with Season 2, which accumulated 993 million minutes viewed, ranking it as the platform’s second most-watched returning scripted series. Anthony Mackie, who stars as John Doe and serves as an executive producer, praised Hamill’s addition to the cast.

Mark Hamill is best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy and holds nearly 200 acting credits. His extensive career also includes early television appearances such as in General Hospital, Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law, and Room 222. Recently, he has featured in adaptations of Stephen King’s works like The Life of Chuck and The Long Walk, alongside voice contributions in animated projects including The Wild Robot and SpongeBob: Search for SquarePants.

This casting move enhances Twisted Metal’s growing reputation for blending veteran talent with its gritty, post-apocalyptic narrative. With Hamill joining as a pivotal figure connected to the fan-favorite Sweet Tooth, the third season promises to deepen the series’ mythology and appeal to both longtime gamers and new audiences alike.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Gamefragger.