AceShowbiz - Mark Hamill is joining the third season of the Peacock series Twisted Metal, set to portray Charles Kane, the estranged father of the character Sweet Tooth, Superherohype reports. This next installment is about to begin filming following its renewal late last year, with Hamill’s role likely to explore the complex backstory behind the infamous villain.

Per Aol, Hamill’s character Charles Kane is known in the Twisted Metal universe as the driver of the heavily armored vehicle called the Yellow Jacket. Comingsoon also confirms that David Reed will take over as showrunner and executive producer for the upcoming season, replacing Michael Jonathan Smith. The third season is expected to bring back fan favorites including Anthony Carrigan as Calypso and Anthony Mackie in the lead role. The series is based on the PlayStation video game franchise, which spans eight main titles and has inspired the popular half-hour show on Peacock.

Mark Hamill is best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. Recently, he has appeared in Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptations and lent his voice to animated features. His casting as Charles Kane marks a notable return to on-screen genre work, adding dramatic weight to the dark, post-apocalyptic world of Twisted Metal.

This casting is significant as it deepens the narrative around Sweet Tooth, portrayed by Joe Seanoa and voiced by Will Arnett, whose troubled family ties were teased in a post-credits scene in the second season. Hamill’s involvement signals a strong creative direction for Season 3 as the series continues to build on its success as one of Peacock’s most-watched originals, promising an intense exploration of its characters and lore.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Superherohype.