A scene in Peacock's Twisted Metal Season 1 featuring a cardboard cutout of Dana Carvey's turtle character from Master of Disguise needed the actor's personal permission. Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith revealed that producers secured Carvey's likeness but used a different voice for the recording. The nod highlights the show's love for early 2000s nostalgia.
In an intense moment from Season 1, Quiet, played by Stephanie Beatriz, throws a knife at a cardboard cutout of Dana Carvey dressed as his turtle character from the 2002 film Master of Disguise. The impact activates a recording of the character's distinctive turtle voice, creating a brief sight gag. Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith told SyFy Wire that the team contacted Carvey directly to obtain approval for using his likeness, though they had to hire someone else to mimic the voice due to rights limitations for the audio.