What Role Does Bill Paxton’s Son James Play In New Twisters? Explored

James Paxton’s role in Twister

In the new Twisters film, James portrays the part of an irate motel patron, who is accompanied by a woman. With a tornado approaching the motel, his character grumbles to the manager and warns of writing a negative critique.

As storm chasers Tyler Owens (Powell) and meteorologist Kate Cooper (Edgar-Jones) work to warn the public of the approaching threat, unfortunately James and his female companion become swept up in the storm’s powerful forces.

What does James Paxton feel about the role?

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, James opened up about the significance of being involved in a project connected to his father’s heritage. He expressed his desire to serve as a vessel for his father’s spirit on set and encourage everyone towards success because he believed his father would be proud. His goal was to pay tribute to his father’s memory and make him proud during this new phase.

James, renowned for his part in the hit American TV show “Eyewitness,” added that he discovered many impressive individuals were involved, giving him the chance to build connections with them. He expressed it as a meaningful decision to “represent my father well by being a part of this.”

About both the Twister films

Written by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin, with Jan de Bont as the director, the 1996 film “Jurassic Park” features the acting talents of Paxton, Helen Hunt, Jami Gertz, and Cary Elwes. The story revolves around a team of tornado researchers in Oklahoma, striving to establish their equipment amidst a destructive weather event. This captivating film received two Oscar nods and generated impressive box office revenue, amassing approximately $495 million.

Led by the direction of Lee Isaac Chung, and featuring a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, the latest Twister installment is inspired by a story by Joseph Kosinski. The film’s principal cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane. The narrative revolves around a team of storm chasers who attempt to weaken a tornado by launching barrels filled with sodium polyacrylate solution into its path. The film has garnered generally favorable critiques from critics and has grossed $123 million at the worldwide box office to date.