Twisters Star Sasha Lane Explains How the Original Twister Cast Inspired the Tornado Wranglers

As a die-hard fan of weather-related movies, I can confidently say that Twisters has truly captured the essence of its predecessor while infusing a fresh and exciting twist (pun intended). The Tornado Wranglers, with their zany antics and unwavering passion for chasing storms, are an absolute delight to watch. Sasha Lane’s portrayal of Lilly is nothing short of brilliant, embodying the perfect blend of professionalism, wit, and heart.


The movie Twisters isn’t exactly a follow-up to Twister, but it certainly carries on its legacy as a “spiritual successor.” The essence of the original film is deeply ingrained in Lee Isaac Chung’s summer blockbuster, particularly in the two contrasting tornado-chasing teams that drive the narrative. One team represents no-nonsense capitalists, while the other is a band of friends who are passionate about storms. In Twisters, this second group is represented by the Tornado Wranglers, who seem to have been heavily influenced by the team of chasers from Twister, led by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, and Todd Field.

In a lively, boisterous manner, the Tornado Chasers are a blast throughout the movie, leaving behind countless exciting instances. Sasha Lane portrays Lilly in the film “Twisters“, the Tornado Chaser who navigates storms with a drone and occasionally dispenses poignant truths to those in need of them. Lane recently spoke with ComicBook following the movie’s digital release, discussing how the original chasers served as inspiration for her and her fellow actors.

Lane expressed that the crew’s mindset is one of calm assurance. We understand our mission and are committed to executing it diligently, yet there’s an undercurrent of unassuming helpfulness similar to Kate walking in unaware we’re here to aid, not for the sake of selling merchandise or money. Even Boone, who appears the most extroverted, demonstrates this when he goes out to find the lost dog, showing that he can be just as selfless and dedicated.

She added, “When looking back at the original Twister movie, they were really into it, but we also enjoy beer and can laugh. If you’re putting your life on the line for something, you might as well make it enjoyable. I believe that adds a touch of relaxation to it all.”

In the movie called Twisters, Kate Cooper, once a storm chaser, now keeps an eye on severe weather from her computer desk following a harrowing tornado experience. When the chance to try out innovative gear presents itself, Kate ventures to the Midwest to trace tornadoes. This leads her into a confrontation not just with the deadly weather events, but also with social media sensation Tyler Owens. As Oklahoma’s storms grow more powerful, the duo must team up and make use of their distinct abilities to withstand the wildest weather conditions ever conceived.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m excited to share that “Twisters” boasts an impressive star-studded cast including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane, Daryl McCormack, Kiernan Shipka, Nik Dodani, Katy O’Brian, and Maura Tierney. The sequel was masterfully directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a script penned by Mark L. Smith. You can catch this thrilling movie in theaters, or if you prefer, it’s now available for purchase and rental on various digital VOD platforms.

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2024-08-30 06:09