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Published on February 15, 2024
"Twisters" Whirls into the Super Bowl with Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the Helm Source: Universal Pictures

The Super Bowl isn't just about football anymore, folks—it's about blockbuster movie trailers too, and during Super Bowl LVIII we caught a whiff of something stormy. Universal Pictures unveiled the first trailer for "Twisters," a sort-of-sequel to the 1996 classic "Twister," and yes, you can bet this one’s stirring up more than just your average thunderstorm. Leading the charge into the eye of the cinematic cyclone are Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, whose characters run full tilt into the maelstrom of swirling tornadoes.

According to a report by The Austin American Statesman, Austin native and the man of the hour, Glen Powell, isn't stepping into any old shoes. He's donning the cowboy hat as Tyler Owens, the self-proclaimed Tornado Wrangler. He's that guy chanting, "If you feel it, chase it," and boy does he feel it. Anthony Ramos and a bevy of other stars, including Kiernan Shipka and Maura Tierney, are jumping on this high-octane, storm-chasing bandwagon too.

"Twisters," slated for a July 19 release, isn't just about the thrill of the chase, though. The film's setting brews up a storm of its own, with the action taking place over central Oklahoma, landing it a backdrop as authentic as the twisters themselves.

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, yes that "Minari" director who knows a thing or two about crafting an intimate tale, "Twisters" promises to pack a punch while keeping it personal. The Hollywood Reporter highlights Daryl McCormack's trepidation about living up to the original while underscoring Chung's ability to maintain a sense of intimacy even in the face of collapsing houses and flying cows—or so one would expect.

And before the storm hits theatres, fans of Powell can catch him on Netflix in "Hit Man" this June. The actor, whose stock has soared post "Top Gun: Maverick," told Vogue that this new film is "not a reboot" but rather "a completely original story." So, keep your eyes peeled and your storm cellars ready, "Twisters" are coming and it's bringing a gale-force wind of excitement with it.