The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 disaster thriller film Twister is set to hit theaters on July 19, 2024. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar-nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters boasts a star-studded cast, including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, and Maura Tierney, among others.

Plot and Characters: Twisters

The film follows Kate Carter (Edgar-Jones), a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years. She now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. Kate is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Ramos), to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), a charismatic influencer and thrill-seeker nicknamed “the Tornado Wrangler” who has amassed a large following.

As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler, and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Cast and Crew:Twisters

The cast includes:

Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years.

Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, a charismatic influencer and thrill-seeker nicknamed “the Tornado Wrangler.”

Anthony Ramos as Javi, Kate’s friend who lures her back into the world of storm chasing to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.

Maura Tierney as Lily, one of Tyler’s storm-chasing partners.

Brandon Perea as an additional cast member.

Sasha Lane as Lily, one of Tyler’s storm-chasing partners.

Daryl McCormack as an additional cast member.

Kiernan Shipka as an additional cast member.

Nik Dodani as an additional cast member.

David Corenswet as an additional cast member.

Tunde Adebimpe as an additional cast member.

Katy O’Brian as an additional cast member.

Paul Scheer as an additional cast member.

The film is produced by Frank Marshall, known for his work on the Jurassic and Indiana Jones franchises, and Patrick Crowley, who has produced films like Jurassic and Bourne. The screenplay is written by Mark L. Smith, who penned the script for The Revenant.

Production and Budget:Twisters

Principal photography for Twisters began in Oklahoma City in May 2023, with additional locations including Chickasha, Orkarche, El Reno, Spencer, and Cashion. The film cost $200 million to make, which it will hopefully earn back and double upon its release.

Connection to the Original:Twisters

While Twisters is a standalone sequel, there are rumors that Daisy Edgar-Jones may be playing Jo and Bill’s daughter, thirty years after the events of the original Twister. This would firmly connect the two films. However, this fact has yet to be confirmed, meaning Edgar-Jones’ character could be entirely different.

Release and Distribution: Twisters

Twisters will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally. The film is set to be released on July 19, 2024, and is sure to bring an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts viewers in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces.

Citations:
[1] https://collider.com/twisters-sequel-release-date-cast-crew-plot-filming-details/
[2] https://www.twisters-movie.com/synopsis/
[3] https://screenrant.com/what-is-twisters-movie-about/
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twister_%281996_film%29
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm27YjLnPHc