GO:0072249

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a metanephric glomerular visceral epithelial cell over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A metanephric glomerular visceral epithelial cell is a specialized epithelial cell that contains \feet\" that interdigitate with the \"feet\" of other glomerular epithelial cells in the metanephros." [GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10]