Twister Reboot ‘Twisters’ | Universal Pictures

[StarLord]

I like the look of this.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

NEW: more tabloid and website news/rumors...

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One question was whirling in the minds of movie fans during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday night.

Where’s Helen?!

So, will Hunt make an appearance in the movie 28 years after she first chased tornadoes?

A Universal source told The Post the 60-year-old actress is not returning for “Twisters.”

Back in 2022, Deadline reported that the working story was about Jo (Hunt) and Bill’s (Paxton) daughter following in her parents’ footsteps. That possibility has not been dismissed.

This may suggest that the NYP's entertainment reporter posed this second question to Universal and unlike the first question, did not get a denial or confirmation.

Twisters Trailer Sets Sequel's Release Date with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glenn Howerton

The trailer for Twisters was released for the Super Bowl, with the sequel being released nearly 30 years after the original.

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• Twisters follows the daughter of Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton's characters, who becomes a storm chaser and gets too close to tornadoes.

Twisters will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) with the script coming from Mark L. Smith (The Midnight Sky). Word is, Chung was sought for the job because of his upbringing in rural America, which inspired his Oscar-nominated film Minari. As an acclaimed filmmaker who has first-hand experience hiding in storm shelters in his childhood, Chung quickly became a top choice for director. As for Smith's script, it's been reported by Deadline that Steven Spielberg personally put the gears into motion for Twisters after he was impressed with what was written.

Twisters will primarily study the daughter of the characters played by Hunt and Paxton in the first movie. Following in her parents' footsteps, she too becomes a storm chaser, but winds up getting a bit too close to the tornadoes.

Even so, no official sequel has happened up until this point, though Helen Hunt had been trying to develop a sequel that she would write and direct. The studios rejected that and instead pursued a legacy sequel that would feature the child of the original film's main characters.

I found a plot leak from a year ago on a movie production news website (around since 2011) that is now confirmed by the now official synopsis, however, with a caveat which I'll explain below.

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Helen Hunt Set to Return for ‘Twister’ Sequel Movie - TWISTERS

Next year’s Summer will become more adventurous as the disaster thriller, Twisters will release in theaters on July 19, 2024

moviesr.net

The sequel, which is officially titled, Twisters will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung. In the film, a storm chaser played by Helen Hunt, who survived a horrific tornado years ago which left most of her crew dead, gave up storm-chasing for good. After spending ten years as a tornado specialist with the national weather service - a desk job, Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) finds herself back in the field once more because of her daughter.

Additional casting including the role of the rumored character of Harding's daughter is yet to be done. Since there is still some time left before the production begins, we can expect the announcements in the upcoming weeks.

This alleged 'Jo Harding' role is not played by Helen Hunt, but by Daisy Edgar-Jones who is now called 'Kate Cooper'. This website leak was from before her casting and the trades reporting on it and the official synopsis. Now we can speculate as to whether or not 'Jo Harding' was just a code name for the 'Kate Cooper' role or if perhaps it pertained to the casting of a 'Jo Harding' look-alike for the role or some other reason.

Daisy Edgar-Jones in Talks to Star in Tornado Adventure Movie ‘Twisters’ From Universal, Amblin

'Minari' helmer Lee Isaac Chung is directing the studio's reboot of the 1996 adventure movie that starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Edgar-Jones will star in the project as a former storm chaser who, after surviving a disastrous tornado encounter, now works a desk job. However, she will soon be forced to — you guessed it — go out into the breach once more.

'Twister' Sequel 'Twisters' to Start Filming in Oklahoma City

The 'Twister' sequel is getting ready to start production next month. Here's what we know about, 'Twisters', the sequel to the 1996 film.

www.fanbolt.com

It’s Possible that Helen Hunt Might Appear Twisters

FanBolt has heard, from multiple sources, that Helen Hunt was listed on the production listing for the project in early April, implying that she will return for the flick. The reports haven’t been confirmed, though. We suspect that if she does return, it will be a brief appearance.

Twisters | Universal Pictures

Twisters. Watch the trailer, download the poster, and read movie news.

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Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

How Reed Timmer helped with the 'Twister' sequel

How Reed Timmer helped with the 'Twister' sequel

www.oklahoman.com

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Trailer was actually decent. Some scenes very similar to the first one though makes me wonder if this is actually a remake.

 

[Broseph44]

This looks amazing. Loved the first one.

Same, been really looking forward to this one. Trailer looked great.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Trailer was actually decent. Some scenes very similar to the first one though makes me wonder if this is actually a remake.

Think more what Jurassic World was to Jurassic Park.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

It's an obvious requel despite protestations by those involved previously. Before they were avoiding connecting it to the original, but the synopsis alludes otherwise 'a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister.'

How Glen Powell Charmed Hollywood

The actor opens up about his history with rom-coms, his chemistry with Sydney Sweeney, working with Richard Linklater, and the musical he’s developing with Ryan Murphy.

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You’re also going to star in an update to the 1996 classic Twister next year. It’s not a sequel, exactly, is it?
We just wrapped it a couple nights ago. It’s definitely not a reboot. We’re not trying to recreate the story from the first one. It’s a completely original story. There are no characters from the original movie back, so it’s not really a continuation. It’s just its own standalone story in the modern-day. I don’t think anyone has brought up this movie in forever, but talking to people, they’re like, “That was one of my favorite movies growing up. That movie terrified me.” When I was working on Top Gun, [Tom] Cruise brought up a really interesting thing, where he’s like, “If you want to make movies of a certain size and scope and scale, you have to figure out what can connect with everyone around the world in every territory.” And humans versus weather is a very universal idea—how powerless we really are in the face of these cataclysmic forces.

Glen Powell Teases Twisters Is 'Badass' and Says He's 'Super Excited to Unleash It on Audiences' (Exclusive)

Glen Powell said he was 'super excited to unleash' the new 'Twisters' film on the world this summer while chatting with PEOPLE on the red carpet ahead of the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday.

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The actor, 35, stars in Twisters alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, a follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster of the same name — though even he admits he’s a bit confused about the nature of the two films' relationship.

“I still don’t know how to talk about it,” he tells PEOPLE on the red carpet ahead of the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday.

Regardless of whether it’s a sequel to the Helen Hunt-led hit or just a story in the same universe, Powell admits: “All I can say is it's badass.”

“It’s really cool. The movie — I mean we have the best of the best in terms of actors and department heads on this thing,” he continues. “Lee Isaac Chung directed the hell out of it.”

He also reveals that the cast “just saw it and it’s spectacular. I'm super excited to unleash it on audiences this summer."

Glen Powell Used This Advice From Tom Cruise While Making 'Twisters'

'Twisters', an update to the 1996 film 'Twister', hits theatres on July, 19 2024.

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Powell: "Yeah, that movie [Twisters] is really coming together. Twisters really turned out so well I can't wait to show people that this summer." "[Tom Cruise] told me this when we were working on Top Gun Maverick, 'pressure is a privilege.' I felt like we had a team around us...[Executive Producer] Spielberg knows how to put together a team, and Lee Isaac Chung is an incredible filmmaker. Daisy Edgar-Jones [who plays 'Kate Cooper'] is our quarterback. And really I feel so lucky about being surrounded by the best of the best so I really feel like we stuck the landing. I think it's pretty good."

Powell begins speaking about Twisters at 3:16

Powell: "I'm really getting to work with a lot of my heroes right now. I just got to work on Twisters with Daisy Edgar-Jones who I've been such a fan of. It's epic. The movie is so good and Daisy is incredible. So it's like, you really know a lot about somebody when you're in Oklahoma with them for several months. You know, getting hit in the face with wind machines and dirt and the whole thing."

Glen Powell Reacts to 'Top Gun 3’ Announcement at SAG Awards (Exclusive)

“Extra’s” Melvin Robert and Terri Seymour spoke with a dapper Glen Powell at the 2024 SAG Awards, where he dished on the just-announced “Top Gun 3.”

extratv.com

Powell begins speaking about Twisters at 2:08

Powell: "Twisters comes out in July, which is gonna be epic." "With Twisters, I gotta be honest with you, I was a huge Twister's fan growing up, and really, seeing this movie I think it's really gonna rock people. It's fun."

 

[Lily Adler]

I remember this scene from when I was a kid and found it funny they were having mashed potatoes for breakfast. "That's not for breakfast".

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Twisters Sequel Star Teases "Good, Family Fun" in Upcoming Film

Twisters actor Katy O'Brian promises the upcoming disaster film sequel will be great fun for the whole family to enjoy.

www.cbr.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

World of Reel posted and then deleted these reactions for some reason (fake, got yelled at, who knows) to an alleged Twisters test screening. This is an archive of the removed post. No big spoilers:

‘Twisters' Reaction ... [Updated] — World of Reel

Lee Isaac-Chung’s “Twisters” had a test screening last night in California. Daisy Edgar Jones’ story arc seems to be the most interesting part of the film, aside from the tornado sequences.

web.archive.org

 

[Deck Rickard]

I remember this scene from when I was a kid and found it funny they were having mashed potatoes for breakfast. "That's not for breakfast".

LOL the best part of that scene was Jami Gertz’s reaction.

 

[Lily Adler]

LOL the best part of that scene was Jami Gertz’s reaction.

She became the richest actress in the world, damn. Erica doesn't need to take a cab and hoard toilet paper now.

 

[Deck Rickard]

She became the richest actress in the world, damn. Erica doesn't need to take a cab and hoard toilet paper now.

Oh wow, she did when she became part owner of the Brewers and the Hawks. I had no idea. Beats starring in crappy sitcoms with Mark Addy as he debases himself to play the loud fat guy.

 

[Lily Adler]

Oh wow, she did when she became part owner of the Brewers and the Hawks. I had no idea. Beats starring in crappy sitcoms with Mark Addy as he debases himself to play the loud fat guy.

You just sent me down a rabbit hole. I went from Still Standing, Viva Rock Vegas to Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off to Jazz Singer.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Shot across the state, upcoming film 'Twisters' boosts Oklahoma's film industry

Benefits of shot-in-Oklahoma film "Twisters" include a traineeship program.

tulsaworld.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

I dunno how overall reliable they are but they’ve had some scoops before.



February 2024:

Disney Greenlights a Fourth Zombies Movie — Who’s Set to Return?

The Disney musical "Zombies" is back for a fourth installment — get the details!

tvline.com

 

[OnLeatherWings]

130 min?

A film like this should be a brisk 110 min, tops.

 

[Lily Adler]

I dunno how overall reliable they are but they’ve had some scoops before.



February 2024:

Disney Greenlights a Fourth Zombies Movie — Who’s Set to Return?

The Disney musical "Zombies" is back for a fourth installment — get the details!

tvline.com

David looks different here. 🤔

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

News On 6 Storm Tracker Talks About Experience On New 'Twisters' Movie Set

The new movie "Twisters" will be coming out this summer and a lot of it was filmed here in Oklahoma. News On 6 Storm Tracker Sequoyah Quinton was on set as they were shooting part of this movie and joins us to talk about his experience.

www.newson6.com

 

[Deck Rickard]

David looks different here. 🤔

Corenswet was really good in In the Heights and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

 

[antsman41]

Daisy being their daughter - tired
Powell being their son - wired

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Twisters Takes Over CinemaCon 2024 With Posters, Standees, More

CinemaCon 2024 is taking place in Vegas this week, and some posters and standees for Twisters were on display ahead of the event kickoff.

bleedingcool.com

 

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[MagnarTheGreat]

Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos And Daisy Edgar-Jones Dropped New Twisters Footage At CinemaCon 2024, And So Much Yes To All Of It

I'm so ready for this movie, it's not even funny.

www.cinemablend.com

Lee Isaac Chung’s ‘Twisters’ Touches Down at CinemaCon With Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones

The Universal Pictures film, which spins through theaters July 19, got a spotlight during the studio's presentation at Caesars Palace with some interactive elements and extended intro from its principal cast.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Glen Powell & ‘Twisters’ Costars Blow Across the Stage During CinemaCon Appearance

The cast of 'Twisters' took over CinemaCon, and we've got the pics!

www.justjared.com

 

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