Bill Paxton’s Son Supports ‘Twister’ Sequel, Says Dad Would OK Female Lead

The late Bill Paxton unfortunately will not remain in the brand-new “Twister” follow up, however his own flesh and blood is providing his seal of approval … not simply on the flick, however the reality there’ll be a woman lead, too.

Bill’s boy, James Paxton, informs TMZ … “Twisters” has his true blessing and he’s enthusiastic they make an excellent film. He states he’d in fact be open to being in the flick if manufacturers tended and if they wished to pay correct tribute to his dad — who starred in the 1996 initial.

James would in fact be required to the set method back when and await the renowned red truck utilized on electronic camera, we’re informed, so a cameo would go a long method for the Paxton household.

There’s likewise this … JP informs us his father discussed doing a “Twister” follow up while alive and even liked the concept of a child character — from his and Helen Hunt‘s characters — handling the mantle. James isn’t sure if Bill’s concept reached manufacturers at the time … however the concept’s there now, since that’s precisely the instructions they’re entering, with hopes HH returns.

James states the OG is renowned, so whoever comes on board will have huge shoes to fill — including, with the ideal individuals … it can be unique. He believes “Top Gun: Maverick” is proof of that.

We broke the story … Bill died suddenly in 2017 after suffering a deadly stroke after heart surgical treatment. His death rocked Hollywood, specifically because he was reasonably young at simply 61. BP left a storied profession in movies — “Twister” being among the greatest.