See Where the Cast of ‘Twister’ Are Now — Including Who Has Since Died

1996’s Twister walked so 2024’s Twisters could run. It’s been 28 years since fans have tasted the thrill of romance mixed with the extreme peril of dodging colossal tornados.

With the reimagined Twisters out, it’s time to look at where the original cast is now.

Who Were the Stars of Twister in 1996?

While there were 12 notable cast members in the film, two of them are hard to forget: Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt would play Bill Harding and Dr. Jo Harding. Together, they would portray two storm chasers on the brink of finalizing their divorce. In the end, they would survive the wake of the storm, rekindling their love.

Where Are the Stars of Twister Now?

Many of the stars are still in the acting world, playing roles in various television shows and films. Lead Helen Hunt, one year after Twister was released, would go on to star in As Good as It Gets, earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Her counterpart, Bill Paxton had another fate. Sadly, the actor died in 2017 at the age of 61. He suffered a stroke after undergoing op-heart surgery a month prior to repair a damaged aortic heart valve.

Twisters Cast and Country Connections:

Country fans have latched onto the flick in part due to its impressive soundtrack. It's a Who's Who of what's hot in modern country music — Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, Thomas Rhett, Bailey Zimmerman, Conner Smith, Tyler Childers, Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell all have songs on the LP.

The film has also garnered plenty of attention for its stars, Glen Powell and Daisy-Edgar Jones.

Let's take a closer look at the cast of the 1996 film Twister and where they are now.

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