‘Twister 2’: Everything we know about the sequel to the hit film Tornado

twisters it was unlike anything moviegoers had ever seen before when it was released in 1996. The epic disaster film, about a group of amateur storm chasers trying to investigate tornadoes in Oklahoma, featured groundbreaking visuals that wowed audiences. The film was a huge success, grossing nearly $500 million worldwide and receiving two Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. It took more than 25 years before a long-awaited sequel, titled, was finally announced tornadohe’s going out

twisters It was a film way ahead of its time and the sequel is sure to wow audiences when it hits theaters. Here’s everything you need to know tornadoincluding release date, cast, and more.

tornado 2 Confirmed

The initial plans for a twisters the Universal Pictures reboot began in June 2020. At the time, Variety reported that Top Gun: nonconformist director Joseph Kosinsky he was in talks to direct the film. More than two years later, in October 2022, Final term reported that Universal Pictures and Steven SpielbergProduction company Amblin Entertainment has met with the directors to begin the sequel, which has been confirmed to be titled tornado at this point. Spielberg, who was a producer on the first film, reportedly read the script for the sequel and greenlighted the project.

OR twisters The sequel has been confirmed to take place in December 2022, along with an announced release date. Lee Isaac Chung He was also announced as director, from Variety.

Release date

tornado is scheduled to hit theaters on July 19, 2024. It has been nearly 30 years since the original film’s May 10, 1996 release. Filming on the sequel is expected to begin in early 2023 in Los Angeles, according to a report from MovieWeb. .

cast and crew

Launch

No cast members have been confirmed yet for tornado. There will likely be cast updates once filming begins. The original film starring hunting for Elena, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, jami gerz, louis smith, Alan Ruck, Philip Seymour Hoffmann, jeremy daviesAND Camp Todd. Fans are hoping we’ll bring back some of the original cast for the sequel. Sadly, two of those actors, Bill Paxton and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, have passed away. Final deadline previously reported that the tornado The team wants Helen Hunt to return as Dr. Jo Harding, but her return has yet to be confirmed.

Equipment

While twisters was led by John of BontThe sequence will be led by Lee Isaac Chang. Lee received two Academy Award nominations for directing and writing the 2020 film. Minaries. the script of tornado Written by The return co-author marks the blacksmithsecond Variety. Steven Spielberg collaborator frank marshal is producing the sequel.

What will ‘Twisters’ be about?

An official conspiracy for tornado it hasn’t been revealed yet. Final deadline It was previously reported that the sequel will focus on the daughter of Jo (Helen Hunt) and Bill (Bill Paxton), who is also as passionate about chasing storms as her parents. It seems like the perfect way to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton, something fans are hoping to see in the sequel. hollywood life will continue to provide updates on this tornado when they come in!

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