If you were a kid growing up in the '90s—especially in the Midwest like I was—thunderstorms were more than just a reason to seek cover. They were the cue to scramble to the tornado shelter, fearing you'd end up dodging a flying cow or bouncing tire. This particular dread owes much to the 1996 classic Twister .
Now, as the movie's sequel, Twisters , (one of the biggest 2024 new movie releases ) lights up the big screen, there's been a cool development. Some original footage resurfaced, and it features the late Bill Paxton on the set of this iconic ‘90s film . In it, Paxton charmingly predicts, “This movie’s gonna do for tornadoes what Jaws did for sharks.
” And wasn't he spot on? Entertainment Tonight recently shared the behind-the-scenes video capturing Bill Paxton in action on the Twister set . The clip is a nostalgic throwback to 1990s Hollywood filmmaking, featuring realistic wreckage and damaged stairs for Paxton to navigate. As he maneuvers through the intentionally unstable set, he nearly stumbles several times but recovers each time with the grace of a seasoned actor.
The video highlights Paxton’s charismatic and playful nature, showcasing what made him such a beloved figure. But what’s particularly interesting is that, in the video posted to Instagram the Titanic actor makes that very president prediction. See it for yourself: A post shared by Entertainment Tonight (@entertainmenttonight) A photo posted by on The Aliens actor's assertion about the impac.