James Paxton has discussed his role in the forthcoming movie, Twisters, which is a sequel to the 1996 film that his father, Bill Paxton, starred in alongside Helen Hunt. The movie stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones and is due to be released on July 17th. James Paxton has a brief cameo appearance in the movie as a “disgruntled hotel guest,” which he describes as an “Easter egg for the fans of Dad and the original.”
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, James Paxton opened up about the emotional weight that came with the role, given his father’s involvement in the original Twisters and his passing. He admits that processing the offer took him some time due to the significance of his father’s role, but he ultimately felt that it was the right thing to do in representing him.
James also revealed that his father wasn’t initially thrilled about his decision to pursue acting but eventually became supportive. He recalls his father telling him, “You’ve got a real ticket to ride,” which was his way of saying that he had a chance to make it big in the industry, but he needed to take it seriously and work hard.
The release of Twisters has been accompanied by unexpected events, including the appearance of Tom Cruise at a London premiere and PETA activists disrupting a Los Angeles event due to scenes featuring rodeos. Despite this, many fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the sequel, which promises to be an exciting disaster movie with a talented cast
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