Anthony Ramos Set To Join "Twisters" Franchise For Universal, Amblin, Warner Bros.

Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos, the star of "In The Heights" and "Transformers," is reportedly in talks to join the cast of "Twisters," a new chapter of the hit 1996 film produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Ramos will be joining previously announced cast members Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell.

The movie will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung, with a script by Mark L. Smith. Warner Bros. will co-finance the film.

The original "Twister" film, directed by Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, and grossed over $494 million worldwide. The film was praised for its groundbreaking special effects, and the screenplay was written by author Michael Crichton.

Universal Pictures' EVP Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project, with Ashley Jay Sandberg overseeing for Kennedy/Marshall.

Ramos has been on a roll lately, having starred in the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" as well as the Oscar-winning film "A Star Is Born." He is also set to lead the upcoming Transformers film "Rise of the Beasts," star in the Marvel series "Iron Heart" for Disney+, and appear in the feature films "Distant" for Amblin and "Dumb Money" for Sony. Ramos is represented by CAA, Door 24, Paul Hastings, and Artist Priority.

With his impressive resume, Ramos is sure to bring his A-game to "Twisters" and help make it a success. Fans of the original film will undoubtedly be excited to see what the new chapter has in store. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!