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Michael Jonathan Smith is a writer, producer and showrunner for TV shows such as Twisted Metal and Cobra Kai. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and has an overall deal with Sony Pictures TV.
- January 1, 1
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- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
We recently had the chance to sit down and chat with Michael Jonathan Smith, the showrunner on Peacock (and Paramount+ in the UK), the wonderfully bonkers se...
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- Geektown
Mar 22, 2024 · We talked to showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith about turning a vintage game into a modern TV show. What is Twisted Metal anyway? Twisted Metal is a bonkers vehicular combat game series that sees you racing around arenas trying to destroy other competitors with missiles, chainsaws and flamethrowers.
Sep 3, 2023 · Carter Swan, executive producer of Twisted Metal, reveals that showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith wanted to include Sweet Tooth's iconic \"head on fire\" moment from the video game. He explains how it happened twice in the series and why it was a priority for fans.
Jul 25, 2023 · Samoa Joe talks about playing Sweet Tooth in the Twisted Metal series and how Michael Jonathan Smith built out the mythology of the post-apocalyptic world. He also teases Sweet Tooth's past, his rivalry with CM Punk, and his wrestling entrance music.
Michael Jonathan Smith is a TV writer and producer who created Twisted Metal and worked on Cobra Kai. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lives in East LA with his family and a deaf cat.
- May 21, 1985
Aug 18, 2023 · Michael Jonathan Smith, showrunner of Twisted Metal, talks about adapting the video game franchise for TV with Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, the composers behind the music. Learn how they captured the post-grunge and metal vibe of the early 2000s and created themes for the characters.
