Tue. Sep 9th, 2025

Stephanie Beatriz: Enduring Scars and Emotional Turmoil from ‘Twisted Metal’ Filming

Stephanie Beatriz, the acclaimed star of the `Twisted Metal` series, has revealed that her experience on the show will leave a lasting mark, manifesting in both literal scars and the profound emotional challenges she faced during Season 1.

In a recent interview conducted on the `Twisted Metal` set in Toronto, Beatriz disclosed that she bears a “huge scar” on her left ankle, a memento from the first season`s production. She recounted moving too swiftly across the front of a vehicle when one of the car`s “big, huge spikes” caused a significant injury, humorously stating it “ate the shit out of my leg.” This permanent scar, she noted, will forever serve as a reminder of her time on the show.

Beyond the physical memento, Beatriz shared the deep emotional impact of filming both Season 1 and Season 2, which coincided with major personal life events. In August 2021, she welcomed her first child, only to begin shooting `Twisted Metal` Season 1 the following May. Just two months later, in July 2022, she received the devastating news that her father was dying of cancer; he passed away shortly thereafter. This period, she described, created intense internal turmoil, leaving her questioning how to navigate each day.

Regarding Season 2, Beatriz explained that while she doesn`t necessarily feel more “focused” on set, the intense life events that vied for her attention in Season 1 are no longer as dominant. Despite this, she admitted to feeling a considerable amount of guilt about being away from her young child. Beatriz reflected on an actor`s duty to compartmentalize their personal life from their professional work. She expressed hope that she managed this effectively in Season 1 but confessed to feeling significantly more guilt in Season 2, as her child is no longer an infant.

The second season of `Twisted Metal` is scheduled to premiere on July 31st on the Peacock streaming service.

By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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