Imagine chasing storms for a living—then seeing your own storm-chasing truck on the big screen.
That’s exactly what happened to HailTrace CEO & Founder Derik Kline when he became an extra in the 2024 Twisters movie.
In this episode of HailChatter, meteorologist Taylor Cox sits down with Derik to get an inside look at his time on set.
He shares what it was like to be part of a big-budget production, how filmmakers recreated the thrill of storm chasing, and what Hollywood got right (and wrong) about severe weather.
Plus, he reveals how the production team modeled a storm-chasing vehicle after his own HailStalker II.
In this episode, we cover:
🎬 What it’s really like to be on a major movie set
🌪️ How Twisters compares to real-life storm chasing
🔥 Is it actually possible to “tame” a tornado? Derik shares his thoughts
🎆 What happens if you shoot fireworks into a tornado? We break down the science
If you love storms, movies, or just want to hear what happens when Hollywood meets storm chasing, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Listen now and subscribe to HailChatter for more expert insights into the world of weather and restoration!