Hey there, do you love a good movie that leaves you at the edge of your seat? Well, we’ve got some insider info you might enjoy. Known for his top-notch acting skills, Glen Powell recently graced our screens in the nerve-wracking disaster movie, ‘Twisters.’ Now here’s a fun fact; Powell’s childhood encounter with a tornado played a massive part in shaping one of the movie’s most riveting scenes!
Glen Powell’s Scary Run-In with a Tornado as a Kid
We’re used to Hollywood taking inspiration from life. But Powell’s experience takes this movie to a whole new height. Picture this; Powell, around eight or nine years old, on a family trip with his cousins and Aunt Taffy, suddenly found themselves in the heart of a terrifying F5 tornado. This was no Hollywood set; it was Jarnell, Texas, in 1997. Powell’s recollection of this day brings a chilling realness that is hard to shake off.
Huddling in a local store as a storm raged outside, Powell explains how this nerve-wracking experience stuck with him. Fast forward to today, and you can feel the raw emotion in the tornado scene in ‘Twisters’. It’s like you’re right there with him, feeling the fear they felt so many years ago.
Is ‘Twisters’ an Echoing of ‘Twister’?
If you’re a movie buff, then you’ll remember a movie called ‘Twister’ that hit our screens back in 1996. This movie, which is eerily similar to Powell’s real-life experience, impacted his childhood greatly and influenced his role in ‘Twisters.’
The Making of Tornado Scenes in ‘Twisters’
Building a tornado for the big screen is no walk in the park. Director Lee Isaac Chung, armed with an amazing team led by special effects ace Ben Snow, handcrafted six realistic tornadoes for ‘Twisters’. Joining the crew was Scott Fisher, a practical effects artist who made regular weather look like child’s play.
From scenes like an empty pool getting blasted by a soda machine to whipping up ultra-realistic wind and rain, Fisher’s skills were top-notch. Adding to the magic was some high-tech machinery – we’re talking two jet engines capable of cranking out winds that reach 180 mph! A little over the top? Perhaps. But it was exactly what they needed to paint a realistic picture of a tornado’s immense power for ‘Twisters’.
Wrapping Up
In a nutshell, ‘Twisters’ completes an exciting cinematic adventure, inspired by Glen Powell’s real-life tornado encounter. With a heavy dose of realism, the movie team brilliantly brings thrilling tornado scenes to life. Released on July 19, ‘Twisters’ is a must-watch that beautifully brings together both the destructive power of nature and a personal journey of survival. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a thrilling roller coaster ride with ‘Twisters!’
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