The next big theatrical release for one of the biggest movie stars in the world just got a thrilling new look. Theofficial IMAX X accountreleased a new poster forTwisters, showing starsGlen PowellandDaisy Edgar Jonesembracing in the middle of a dangerous tornado.Twistersmarketing has been storming all over the place the last several weeks, withnew imagesandtrailers being releasedto build anticipation. 2024’sTwistersstars Powell, Edgar-Jones,David Corenswet,Anthony Ramos,Maura Tierney, andKaty O’Brian, and will serve as a sequel to the 1996 original.
Two-time Oscar nomineeLee Isaac Chung, best known for his work writing and directingMinari, as well as an episode ofThe Mandalorian, will directTwisters.Mark L. SmithandTop Gun: MaverickdirectorJoseph Kosinskiwill serve as scribes on the film, which is currently set to release exclusively in theaters on July 19.Twisterscarries a hefty budget, reportedly coming in at around $200 million, meaning the film will need to find extraordinary success at the box office to finish its theatrical run in the green. However, the originalTwisterfilm is hailed as a cult classic with a large audience who will almost certainly show up to support a sequel, be it out of excitement or cautious curiosity.
‘Twisters’ Star Glen Powell Is Rising Through the Hollywood Ranks
Few people working in Hollywood have had a bigger last few years than Powell. His role as Hangman oppositeTom CruiseandMiles TellerinTop Gun: Maverickput him on everyone’s radar, and the charming and affable actor has since won over everyone’s heart.He recently appeared alongsideSydney SweeneyinAnyone But You, the rom-com which grossed more than $219 million at the worldwide box office on a budget of only $25 million.
Powell also has another highly-rated film premiering on Netflix this weekend,Hit Man, which currently sits at a nearly flawless rating of 97% from critics and 95% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes.AndorstarAdria Arjonaalso stars opposite Powell in the film, which is directed by five-time Oscar nomieeRichard Linklater. Powell also has several other intriguing projects in the works,including Monsanto, a legel drama from directorJohn Lee Hancockwhich he’ll star in alongsideLaura DernandAnthony Mackie.
Twistersarrives exclusively in theaters on July 19. Check out the new poster above and find tickets for the film below.
An update to the 1996 film ‘Twister’, which centered on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system.
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