Lee Isaac Chung's 'Twisters': From Spectator to Director

Lee Isaac Chung, acclaimed for 'Minari,' steps into new terrain with 'Twisters,' a sequel to the 1996 film 'Twister.' Working alongside Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, the film blends fear, humor, and thrill. Starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos, 'Twisters' promises to captivate audiences.

Lee Isaac Chung, widely praised for his 2021 film 'Minari,' ventures into new territory with the disaster film 'Twisters.' Inspired by the 1996 classic 'Twister,' which he last saw before starting college, the sequel blends fear, humor, and thrill elements, bringing the essence of Amblin Entertainment's legendary films to a new audience.

Starring Glen Powell as a storm-chasing influencer, Daisy Edgar-Jones as a haunted meteorologist, and Anthony Ramos as her supportive friend, 'Twisters' is produced and distributed by major studios including Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is set to release on July 18 in India.

Chung draws on his experience from 'Minari,' shooting outside studios in Oklahoma's landscape to capture the cinematic feel. The director aims to resonate with both old fans and new audiences, hoping the film reflects today's world. With rising stars Powell, Edgar-Jones, and Ramos, 'Twisters' promises a blockbuster theatrical experience.