Glen Powell's 'Twisters' Journey: An Emotional Tribute to Bill Paxton

Twisters Stars Honor the Original 1996 Film

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, stars of the upcoming Twisters, are well aware of the anticipation surrounding this standalone sequel to the beloved 1996 film.

Powell, who plays Tyler, a charismatic storm chaser and social media influencer, expressed his deep connection to the original film. It's a movie we all care about, he told Yahoo Entertainment. His relationship with the late Bill Paxton, who starred in the original, added an emotional layer to the experience.

Edgar-Jones, who portrays Kate, a meteorologist and former storm chaser, drew inspiration from the original characters. I watched it so many times, she said. It captures the joy of storm chasing and the camaraderie behind it.

Powell and Paxton previously co-starred in Red Wing in 2013. Paxton's passing in 2017 made this experience even more meaningful for Powell.

Edgar-Jones's character, Kate, has a more introspective journey. She's marked by something quite extreme, she explained. Through her relationship with Tyler, she rediscovers the joy of chasing.

Powell emphasized the emotional significance of the film. It's the wish fulfillment of this business when you can make entertainment emotionally meaningful to yourself and to everyone, he said.