Almost Three Decades Later

Twister Cast: Then and Now

Almost Three Decades Later

Released in 1996, the original "Twister" film has become iconic in American cinema. The critically acclaimed blockbuster follows a group of storm chasers as they attempt to deploy a revolutionary weather monitoring device during a devastating tornado outbreak.

A Stellar Cast

The film's cast, a blend of seasoned actors and rising stars, has gone on to achieve great success in the entertainment industry:

• Bill Paxton (Bill "The Extreme" Harding): Paxton, who sadly passed away in 2017, left an indelible mark on "Twister" with his charismatic portrayal of the lead storm chaser.
• Helen Hunt (Jo Harding): Hunt received an Oscar nomination for her role as Bill's estranged wife and fellow storm chaser.
• Cary Elwes (Jonas Miller): Elwes played the eccentric scientist who developed the weather monitoring device.
• Jami Gertz (Melissa Reeves): Gertz portrayed Bill's ex-girlfriend and a helicopter pilot.
• Philip Seymour Hoffman (Dustin "Dusty" Davis): Hoffman's performance as the ambitious sound engineer earned him critical acclaim.