'Minari' Director Lee Isaac Chung in Line to Direct 'Twister' Sequel
The report by Deadline outlines that there was an extensive search between many filmmakers for the feature with Chung winning the job. Mark L. Smith (The Revenant, The Midnight Sky) wrote the script as legendary producers Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg will return to produce the movie as well. It is said that Spielberg in particular was such a massive fan of Smith's script that he wanted to fast track the project as soon as possible. As of now there are no actors in talks for any roles as the studio wants to lock up Chung as they're still negotiating. Smith most recently wrote Boys in the Boat for Amazon and George Clooney, reuniting with the actor/director after having penned his last directorial effort, The Midnight Sky for Netflix. We also reported that he would write the Taylor Kitsch-led Netflix series, American Primeval earlier this month.
Twister starred Helen Hunt and the late-Bill Paxton becoming a massive blockbuster hit having grossed $494 at the box office worldwide. Early reports of the development of Twisters were said to have followed the daughter of Hunt and Paxton's characters who catches the storm chasing bug from her parents. Hunt was originally rumored to return to the project but as of this latest report, there is no confirmation of that.
Chung was nominated for two Academy Awards for his last film, Minari for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. If he locks in his deal with Warner Bros., Twisters will mark his first foray into tentpole filmmaking. The report also details that Chung's upbringing on a farm in rural Arkansas led to a familiarity with tornadoes through his own experiences in his life. These experiences left executives with the thought that he would be their top choice to helm the sequel following his pitch.
What are your thoughts on the development of Twisters? Do you think Twister calls for the sequel treatment? Is Lee Isaac Chung a good choice to direct?
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