The following contains light spoilers forTwisters, now playing in theaters
Summary
Eagle-eyed fans of the originalTwistercan spot a clever James Paxton cameo inTwisters.Twisterstakes inspiration from the prior movie, 1996’sTwister, and explores it with a new perspective and cast of characters. It pays tribute to the original in small ways, even if stars like Helen Hunt don’t appear inTwisters. The film also largely works as a stand-alone film disconnected from the 1996 disaster classic.
Whilethe characters ofTwistersare all unique from the protagonists of the previous film, the son of one ofTwister’s stars does make an appearance in the film. Bill Paxton’s son James has followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an actor and appearing in films likeThe Fanaticand shows likeAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Playing effectively the opposite of Bill Paxton’sTwisterrole as a man dismissive of any dangers posed by the titular weather phenomenon,James Paxton’s cameo is small but memorable inTwisters.
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Bill Paxton’s Son Is The Angry Motel Guest In Twisters
James Paxton Has A Small But Memorable Role InTwisters
As reported byScreen Rant,Bill Paxton’s son James briefly appears inTwistersas an angry motel guest named Cody, giving the film a meta-connection to the original film.Twisterstarred Bill Paxton as Bill Harding, a former storm chaser who ends up working alongside his estranged wife to survive an outbreak of twisters that break out across Oklahoma.Twistersis largely disconnected from the previous film, with only a few minor direct connections to the 1996’sTwister. Paxton passed away in 2017, making it impossible for the actor to appear in the film even just as a cameo.
Luckily, his sonJames was able to honor his father’s rolein the original and make a memorable (if brief) cameo inTwisters. James Paxton appears as Cody, a dissatisfied traveler who is introduced complaining to a motel manager about the difficulties in renting a room. The scene is a darkly comedic way to cut through the tension of the approaching twister. While Kate and Tyler scramble to find a way to survive the oncoming storm, Cody and his girlfriend dismiss the danger until it’s far too late.
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James Paxton’s Character Dies In Twisters
Cody And His Girlfriend Don’t Escape The Twister
James Paxton’s appearance is brief and ends with a brutal demise. After realizing that Kate and Tyler are right about their warnings,Cody and his girlfriend flee to their car in hopes of outrunning the twister. Unfortunately, they aren’t able to get moving in time and are quickly swept up by the cyclone, which is treated as a death sentence throughoutTwisters. Although any prospective death isn’t seen on-screen, it’s heavily implied to be the final fate for Cody and his partner.
James Paxton’s scene inTwistersis a clever way to reference the legacy of the original filmwhile still retaining enough distance to feel like a wholly stand-alone film, with James explaining toEntertainment Weeklythat it was done to honor his father. The film also references Bill’s work within the world ofTwisterby revealing his Dorothy storm-tracking system is still used by aspiring meteorologists, confirming that the films occur in the same universe. The inclusion of James Paxton in a brief role shows thatTwistershasn’t forgotten the influence his father had on the original movie.
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A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton.
