Summary
- Fans were divided over the lack of a kiss in Twisters, with some praising the unconventional ending and others criticizing the open-ended romance.
- Glen Powell, who plays Tyler Owens, addressed the backlash and revealed that the cut kiss scene was originally intended in the film.
- Despite the uncertainty of a sequel, key cast members including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos Jr. have expressed interest in returning for a follow-up.
The ending of Twisters kicked up a storm among audiences, as the growing romance between its two leading adrenaline junkies, Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) was left open-ended, without the typical Hollywood first kiss. Many audiences praised the unconventional finale, which didn’t force an unwarranted kiss from the starring characters. However, a small section of the movie’s fan base have been very vocal online, criticizing the movie for not committing to the romance sub-plot, and Glen Powell loves the online response.
Twisters
3.5/5
A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton.
- Release Date
- July 19, 2024
- Director
- Lee Isaac Chung
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Speaking to ScreenRant, Glen Powell addressed the backlash to Twisters not featuring a kiss in its final scene. Originally, Twisters was meant to close with Tyler and Kate cementing their new relationship with a kiss. However, thanks to some expert advice from none other than Stephen Spielberg, the scene was cut. Powell revealed that he loves the backlash to the scene because, at the end of the day, it shows how much people care about the film. Powell explained:
“I’m taking it very personally! I’m sure you’ve seen the behind-the-scenes, where I did get to kiss Daisy Edgar-Jones, which really is all that counts. [Laughs] We had a great time, and I’m really proud of the movie.
I really think that even that [backlash] shows that people care, which is really great. I just love how excited people have gotten about that movie, and Daisy and I send each other the TikToks and the gifs. There’s so much funny stuff coming out of it. It’s fun. That’s what summer movies are about. It creates this conversation and cultural moment, and people dress up and do the thing. It’s been really awesome.
So, kiss or no kiss, everybody’s a winner.”
Twisters 2 Remains Unconfirmed, But Glen Powell’s Star Power Increases
There seems to be no escaping Glen Powell on the big screen. Following his supporting role in Top Gun: Maverick, Powell has begun making a name for himself as a bona-fide A-lister. 2023 and 2024 have been extremely strong years for the actor, as he dominated the box office with Anyone But You (co-starring Sydney Sweeney) and Twisters.
Glen Powell also made a name for himself in the world of streaming with his hit action comedy Hit Man (co-written by Powell and director Richard Linklater), which soared to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts upon release.
Powell is following up this string of successes with projects under some incredibly popular directors. Powell is set to star in John Lee Hancock’s upcoming movie Monsato, alongside Laura Dern and Anthony Mackie. Powell is following that up with a leading role in Edgar Wright’s long-awaited remake of The Running Man. Finally, the actor has been tapped to star in a new secret project from J.J. Abrams.
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As for his Twisters future, that remains uncertain. Nothing has been confirmed by director Lee Isaac Chung or studio executives. However, the core cast have all declared their desire to return for a sequel. Following the film’s release, Daisy Edgar Jones said she’d love to return for a sequel. The actress simply said:
“Definitely. I love that world of storm-chasing.”
Meanwhile, Anthony Ramos Jr., who co-stars with Powell and Edgar-Jones, has actively called for a sequel to be greenlit. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Hamilton star said that audiences clearly love the movie, so why wouldn’t they make more. Ramos Jr. said:
“Hopefully, we get another one, and we continue to grow in this world because it’s such a big world and it’s such a big community”