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Michael Jonathan Smith(I)

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Michael Jonathan Smith
Will Arnett, Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, and Samoa Joe Seanoa break down how they keyed into their performances for the Peacock Original "Twisted Metal" series. Arnett, who is an executive producer on the project, revealed that he considered firing himself from the role when he struggled to find a suitable voice for Sweet Tooth the killer clown, but Mackie, who is also an EP, never once considered giving Arnett a pink slip and admits that he also struggled to connect with his character John Doe at times. Meanwhile Beatriz, who is known for her voice performances, especially in the Disney hit 'Encanto,' loved the challenge of a mostly silent performance. This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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Michael Jonathan Smith is the creator and showrunner of Peacock's hit action/comedy series Twisted Metal starring Anthony Mackie. Previously, Michael was an EP to one of Netflix's top shows in Cobra Kai, which he worked on for all six seasons. Originally hailing from the East Coast, he now lives in East LA with his wife, daughter, dog, and a deaf cat that constantly screams. Michael has an overall with Sony Pictures TV.
BornMay 21, 1985
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BornMay 21, 1985
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa in Twisted Metal (2023)
    Twisted Metal
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, and Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Cobra Kai
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Jessica Marie Garcia, Selenis Leyva, Michael Weaver, Tiernan Jones, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Avantika, Harmeet K. Pandey, and Tess Romero in Journal d'une future présidente (2020)
    Journal d'une future présidente
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Chozen (2014)
    Chozen
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer



    • Twisted Metal
      • written by
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025



    • Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, and Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai (2018)
      Cobra Kai
      8.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story by
      • teleplay by ...
      • 2018–2024
    • Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa in Twisted Metal (2023)
      Twisted Metal
      7.3
      TV Series
      • developed for television by
      • written by
      • teleplay by (creator) ...
      • 2023
    • Jessica Marie Garcia, Selenis Leyva, Michael Weaver, Tiernan Jones, Carmina Garay, Sanai Victoria, Avantika, Harmeet K. Pandey, and Tess Romero in Journal d'une future présidente (2020)
      Journal d'une future présidente
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive story editor
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Alex Aschinger in I Own You (2016)
      I Own You
      TV Series
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Sing for Your Supper (2016)
      Sing for Your Supper
      8.9
      Short
      • writer
      • 2016
    • Chozen (2014)
      Chozen
      6.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • story
      • 2014
    • A Stitch in Time: for $9.99 (2014)
      A Stitch in Time: for $9.99
      7.9
      Short
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Kim Kutner, Anil Margsahayam, Chris Yule, and Alex Aschinger in The Common Cult (2012)
      The Common Cult
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2012
    • Chris Yule and Alex Aschinger in Mermates (2012)
      Mermates
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Neil Johnson, Jay Laisne, and Cynthia Ickes in La fin est proche (2008)
      La fin est proche
      3.5
      Video
      • screenplay (as Michael Smith)
      • 2008

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    • Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, and Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai (2018)
      Cobra Kai
      8.4
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer ...
      • 2021–2025
    • Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa in Twisted Metal (2023)
      Twisted Metal
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2023
    • Alex Aschinger in I Own You (2016)
      I Own You
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Kim Kutner, Anil Margsahayam, Chris Yule, and Alex Aschinger in The Common Cult (2012)
      The Common Cult
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Chris Yule and Alex Aschinger in Mermates (2012)
      Mermates
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012

    Additional Crew



    • Chozen (2014)
      Chozen
      6.5
      TV Series
      • writer assistant
      • 2014
    • Good Vibes (2011)
      Good Vibes
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive assistant
      • writer assistant (uncredited)
      • 2011

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    Will Arnett and Anthony Mackie Bond Over "Thong Song" in "Twisted Metal"
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    Will Arnett and Anthony Mackie Bond Over "Thong Song" in "Twisted Metal"

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      • Michael Smith
    • Born
      • May 21, 1985
      • Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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