Twisters (film)

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Twisters
Teaser poster
Directed byLee Isaac Chung
Screenplay byMark L. Smith
Story byJoseph Kosinski
Based on
Characters
by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDan Mindel[1]
Edited byTerilyn A. Shropshire[2]
Music byBenjamin Wallfisch[3]
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Universal Pictures (North America)
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (International)
Release date
  • July 19, 2024 (2024-07-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$200 million[4]

Twisters is an upcoming American disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung with a screenplay by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski.[5] Produced by Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, it is a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister. The film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Maura Tierney, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Sasha Lane, Kiernan Shipka, and Nik Dodani.

Twisters is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures in North America and Warner Bros. Pictures internationally on July 19, 2024.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

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 both writer and 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 to write and direct a sequel.[8]

In October 2022, 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] The film incorporates climate change into the plot. Smith explained: "That's one of the things that we kind of tapped, and it's true. I talked to so many storm experts, tornado experts, storm chasers, and rode around with some. Even the tornado season itself, because of climate change, what used to be tornado alley going through a certain stretch. It now extends so further east, and it's moving across, and the dates are wider, and the numbers are higher, and the storms themselves are more violent. So we did use elements of that just to shine a light on it, as well, the causes and effects of climate change".[10] In December, Lee Isaac Chung was hired to direct.[11] The standalone sequel is a joint-venture production between Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and the Kennedy/Marshall Company, with Universal and Warner Bros. switching distribution positions with the former taking North America and the latter to foreign continents.[10][9][11]

Casting[edit]

In March 2023, Daisy Edgar-Jones joined the cast in the lead role.[12] Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos were cast the following month.[13][14] In May 2023, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Kiernan Shipka, and David Corenswet were among those announced as new additions to the cast.[15][16][17]

Filming[edit]

On an estimated budget of $200 million,[4] principal photography commenced around Oklahoma City in May 2023.[18] Filming was to take place at Prairie Surf Studios for 40 days and in metro Oklahoma City for 50 days.[4] Other locations included Chickasha, Okarche, El Reno, Spencer, and Cashion.[4] Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[19] Production resumed with the conclusion of the strike in November 2023, wrapping the following month.[20][21]

Music[edit]

On April 23, 2024, it was announced that Benjamin Wallfisch would compose the film's score.[3]

Release[edit]

Twisters is scheduled to be released in theaters in the United States by Universal Pictures on July 19, 2024, and internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures.[22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dan Mindel, ASC, BSC - Resume" (PDF). Murtha Skouras Agency. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Terilyn A. Shropshire, ACE - Resume" (PDF). Innovative Artists. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Benjamin Wallfisch to Score Lee Isaac Chung's 'Twisters'". Film Music Reporter. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Hayes, Jana; McDonnell, Brandy (June 24, 2023). "Could Twisters and this independent movie get paid back for filming in Oklahoma City?". The Oklahoman. Gannett. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Twisters- WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. March 28, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 24, 2020). "'Twister' Reboot in the Works at Universal With Joseph Kosinski Eyed to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. 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. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Bentz, Adam (June 14, 2021). "Rejected Twister 2 Story Killed Off Helen Hunt's Character". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 17, 2022). "The Dish: 'Twisters' Forecast For Spring Start As Universal, Amblin Finalize Director For Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  10. ^ a b McPherson, Chris (December 15, 2023). "Twisters Won't Be Connected to Twister Despite What You've Heard [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (December 15, 2022). "Lee Isaac Chung in Talks to Direct Twisters Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 17, 2023). "Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In 'Twisters' For Amblin And Universal Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2023). "Glen Powell To Star Opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones Twister Sequel For Universal Amblin Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  14. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 17, 2023). "Anthony Ramos Joins Twister Sequel For Universal, Amblin And Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Jackson, Angelique (May 12, 2023). "Nope Star Brandon Perea Joins Twisters (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  16. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (May 17, 2023). "Bad Sisters, Leo Grande Actor Daryl McCormack to Feature Alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  17. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 17, 2023). "Twisters: Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Kiernan Shipka & David Corenswet Among Final Additions To Lee Isaac Chung's Disaster Pic For Uni, Amblin And Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "Parts Of Downtown Oklahoma City Transform Into NYC For New Twister Movie". KWTV-DT. Griffin Media. May 10, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  19. ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (July 14, 2023). "Here Are All The Movies Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Strike From Deadpool 3 to Mission: Impossible 8 (Photos)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  20. ^ Sperling, Nicole (November 9, 2023). "Getting Hollywood Back Up and Running Won't Be Easy". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (December 22, 2023). "How Glen Powell Charmed Hollywood". Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 20, 2022). "'Twisters' From Director Lee Isaac Chung Gets Universal Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.

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