Twisters (film)

Twisters is an upcoming American epic disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith. Produced by Frank Marshall, it is described as a "new chapter" of the 1996 film Twister and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos. The film is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures in the United States and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally on July 19, 2024.

Twisters
Directed byLee Isaac Chung
Screenplay byMark L. Smith
Based on
Characters
by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDan Mindel
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Universal Pictures (North America)
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (International)
Release date
  • July 19, 2024 (2024-07-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

Development

In June 2020, a remake of Twister (1996) was announced to be in development from the original film's international distributor Universal Pictures, with Joseph Kosinski in early negotiations to serve as director. Frank Marshall and Sara Scott were set to serve as producers on the project.[6] In June 2021, Helen Hunt expressed interest in developing a sequel to the original film.[7] The studio rejected Hunt's plans for writing and directing it, due to her character being killed off for the sequel.[8]

In October 2022, the sequel, now titled Twisters, was announced to be in the works with a script written by Mark L. Smith, and produced by Marshall, while directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Dan Trachtenberg, and Travis Knight were in talks to helm the project; there was hope that Hunt would reprise her role, and it was reported that it would focus on the daughter of her and Bill Paxton's characters.[9] In December, Lee Isaac Chung was hired to direct.[10] It is a joint-venture production between Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and the Kennedy/Marshall Company.[9][10]

Casting

In March 2023, Daisy Edgar-Jones joined the cast in the lead role.[1] Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos were cast the following month.[2][3] In May 2023, Brandon Perea and Daryl McCormack also joined the cast.[4][5]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in Oklahoma City and Okarche, Oklahoma in May 2023 and is scheduled to wrap in July.[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on July 19, 2024, and internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures.[12]

References
  1. Kroll, Justin (March 17, 2023). "Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In 'Twisters' For Amblin And Universal Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2023). "Glen Powell To Star Opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones Twister Sequel For Universal Amblin Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. Kroll, Justin (April 17, 2023). "Anthony Ramos Joins Twister Sequel For Universal, Amblin And Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. Jackson, Angelique (May 12, 2023). "Nope Star Brandon Perea Joins Twisters (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. Ramachandran, Naman (May 17, 2023). "Bad Sisters, Leo Grande Actor Daryl McCormack to Feature Alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  6. Kroll, Justin (June 24, 2020). "'Twister' Reboot in the Works at Universal With Joseph Kosinski Eyed to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  7. Lattanzio, Ryan (June 12, 2021). "Twister Sequel: Helen Hunt Pitched with Diverse Storm Chasers". IndieWire. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  8. Bentz, Adam (June 14, 2021). "Rejected Twister 2 Story Killed Off Helen Hunt's Character". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 17, 2022). "The Dish: 'Twisters' Forecast For Spring Start As Universal, Amblin Finalize Director For Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  10. Vlessing, Etan (December 15, 2022). "Lee Isaac Chung in Talks to Direct Twisters Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  11. "Parts Of Downtown Oklahoma City Transform Into NYC For New Twister Movie". KWTV-DT. May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  12. Grobar, Matt (December 20, 2022). "'Twisters' From Director Lee Isaac Chung Gets Universal Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
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