Twisters 2024 Cast and Glen Powell Role
Twisters 2024 is a sequel to the 1996 disaster film Twister, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Glen Powell stars as Tyler Owens, a storm chaser and former professional bull rider who returns to Oklahoma to deploy a new tornado research system. The film also features Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, and Maura Tierney. Glen Powell was cast in the lead role after his breakout performance in Top Gun: Maverick, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide and boosted his profile as a leading man in action and drama roles Forbes. The sequel is produced by Universal Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, with original director Jan de Bont serving as executive producer.
The cast underwent intensive storm-chasing training to portray realistic tornado intercepts and weather-research operations. Glen Powell trained with real storm chasers and meteorologists to understand the science behind tornado formation and warning systems. The film incorporates footage from actual tornado events and uses advanced visual effects to depict multiple tornado scenarios, including EF-4 and EF-5 intensity storms. The production team consulted with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service to ensure accuracy in the depiction of tornado warnings, radar data, and storm-chasing protocols NOAA.
Twisters 2024 Release Date, Box Office, and Production
Twisters 2024 was released in theaters on July 19, 2024, distributed by Universal Pictures. The film was shot primarily in Oklahoma and surrounding states, with principal photography beginning in 2023. Glen Powell and the cast filmed on location in areas affected by real tornado outbreaks to capture authentic landscapes and storm conditions. The production budget was reported at approximately $155 million, making it one of the higher-budget disaster sequels in recent years Forbes. The film uses a mix of practical effects and CGI to depict tornadoes, including the use of large-scale wind machines and real storm-chasing vehicles.
In its opening weekend, Twisters 2024 grossed over $80 million domestically, debuting at number one at the U.S. box office. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the visual effects and Glen Powell's performance but criticism for the plot structure compared to the original 1996 film. The sequel expands on the original story by introducing a new generation of storm chasers and focusing on modern tornado forecasting technology. Glen Powell's character leads a team that deploys a network of storm sensors designed to improve early warning times for tornado outbreaks Box Office Mojo.
Glen Powell Career and Recent Projects
Glen Powell rose to fame with roles in Everybody Wants Some!!, Hidden Figures, and Top Gun: Maverick. He has become known for his roles in action, romance, and drama films, and Twisters 2024 marks his first leading role in a disaster film. Glen Powell was born on October 21, 1988, in Austin, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in radio-television-film. He founded his production company, Gypsy Pictures, to develop and produce independent films and content