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Real-life experiences often present the most compelling cinematic experiences. Such was the case in Glen Powell’s recently released American disaster movie, Twisters. Created under the directorial vision of Lee Isaac Chung, the movie had more in common with Powell than the audience knew about.
The movie had a horrifying tornado scene, and in an interview, Glen Powell had revealed that it was inspired by his real-life tornado encounter. Furthermore, the actor’s personal experience will undoubtedly keep the audience riveted.
How Did Glen Powell’s Real-Life Encounter With a Tornado Inspire a Scene inTwisters?
In Hollywood, severalmovieshave taken real-life scenarios as inspiration. ButTwisterssurely takes this up a notch.Glen Powellexplained this when he appeared in an interview (viaPeople) beforeTwistershit theaters. In this chitchat, the actor reflected on his first-ever encounter with a tornado at a very young age.
He added that he and several of his cousins were driving with their aunt Taffy to the family ranch. At that moment, he realized that the sky was changing colors and that things were becoming a little scary around him. It was indeed dangerous, given that it was the F5 tornado that struck Jarnell, Texas, in 1997. Further, he added:
I must have been like 8 or 9… we were almost a part of the Jarrell, Texas tornado. If anybody knows about the Jarrell, Texas tornado, it’s an F5, which is the biggest and largest tornado.
Glen Powell described the horrific event in detail, adding that as the disaster loomed, he and his family were forced to seek refuge in a local store. He continued, saying,“It’s something you don’t really forget,”and mentioned how he was turning to his aunt Taffy for guidance during the experience.
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The actor also talked about his early years in Texas and how those experiences shaped his participation in the movieTwisters. He also mentioned that the 1996 originalTwisterhad a significant influence on him as a kid.
How Were the Tornados Created onTwistersSet?
In Hollywood, directors have long used CGI and special effects to create several masterpieces. However, things take on a completely new significance when this method is applied to produce a natural disaster. In an interview withIndie Wire, the filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung went into detail about the backstage operations involved in creating the tornado scenes.
The director went on to say that although the crew led by Academy Award-nominated special effects designer Ben Snow produced six realistic tornadoes, it wasn’t enough to convey the enchantment on screen. In order to do this, Chung mostly relied on the work of practical effects artist Scott Fisher andCGI. Fisher took care of everything, from blowing a coke machine across an empty swimming pool to generating realistic wind and rain.
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Knowing that Hollywood’s standard equipment would not be adequate forTwisters, Scott Fisher procured two jet engines that could produce winds reaching speeds of up to 170-180 mph. These machines were additionally positioned carefully apart before simulating the strong tornado conditions required for the Glen Powell starrer.
The American disaster movieTwistershad a theatrical release on July 19th.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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