Glen Powell Reacts Personally to Backlash Over Twisters Kiss; Here’s His Response
The film Twisters, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones, has received criticism from the audience for the absence of kissing scenes between the lead characters. Powell played Tyler Owen, and Edgar Jones portrayed Kate, who displayed strong chemistry on screen while surviving a tornado.
Despite the palpable romantic tension, viewers were disappointed by the lack of kissing scenes. During promotional activities for his new Audible podcast, Powell addressed the backlash the film has faced in an interview with Screen Rant.
In response to the criticism, Powell expressed that he took it personally and positively, appreciating that people are invested in the movie and its characters. He mentioned having a great time working with Edgar Jones and being proud of the film.
He acknowledged the importance of audience engagement and expressed gratitude for the enthusiasm around the movie, sharing that he and Edgar Jones exchange TikToks and gifs.
Twisters is a sequel to the 1996 film of the same name, which was a box office success. The director, Lee Isaac Chung, explained the decision to omit a kissing scene, emphasizing the strong onscreen relationship between the characters.
The film takes a new approach to the original story, focusing on a storyline involving storm chasing in central Oklahoma. Despite the criticism, Twisters has garnered attention for the performances of Powell and Edgar Jones.
The movie will be available on streaming platforms soon.