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- ↑ Serrao, Nivea (October 16, 2016). "James Paxton Talks Making a Name for Himself on 'Eyewitness'". Entertainment Weekly .
- ↑ Twister star Bill Paxton's son James cameos in Twisters: 'I did this one for Dad,' says the actor
- ↑ Saclao, Christian (October 24, 2016). "'Eyewitness' Star James Paxton Reveals The First Time He Met His Co-Star Tyler Young". International Business Times .
- ↑ "8 days and we hit television screens across the country... this feeling is too surreal. It's been a beautiful journey, can't wait to see it take on a life of its own. #EYEWITNESS #PhilipandLukas #USAnetwork #dontmissit". instagram.com.
- ↑ Damore, Meagan (October 24, 2016). "Agents of SHIELD Brings Back a Season 1 Villain By Casting His Son". Comic Book Resources .
- ↑ Bill Paxton’s Son James Says His ‘Twisters’ Cameo Was An “Emotional” Experience
- ↑ James Paxton Dove Into Music as a Coping Mechanism After Dad Bill Died. He's Ready for the World to Hear It (Exclusive)
- ↑ Malcolm McDowell Brought on Bill Paxton's Son James to Play Late Dad's Role in New Film (Exclusive)
- ↑ Bill Paxton, ‘Aliens’ and ‘Twister’ Actor, Dies at 61
- ↑ "Wanted to share the trailer for a really intriguing experimental/psychological horror film called THE UNCANNY that I played a supporting role in some years back. Due to many industry shut downs during the pandemic, the completion of this film took quite some time, but I'm happy to say it's finished and is now making a real tear through the international film festival scene. Some of its selections include The Paris International Film Festival & the Romford Horror Film Fest in London (both of which it has screened already), upcoming in the HorrorHound Fest in Cincinnati in March, The Chicago Horror Festival, The Hastings Rock Festival in the UK and the Scotland International Festival of Cinema (both in April, dates tbd.) It's always wonderful to see an indie doing so well, as I know it was a true labor of love for all involved. Congratulations to director @claragabrielle and to @mariejlaurin who so skillfully navigated her lead performance anchoring this film. It was a pleasure to share scenes with you. I wish the film much success as it continues its festival run, and hopefully it ends up somewhere everyone can see it soon enough! Also, special shout-out to my friends @biancabutti (illustrious DP) & @los_b_los (most handsome gaffer in the biz.) & @victoriarowemakeupdesign for the spooky MU #TheUncanny #Uncannyfilm #indie #piff #romfordfilmfestival #horrorhoundcincinnati #hastingsrocksfilmfestival #scotlandinternationalfestivalofcinema #chicagohorrorfilmfestival". instagram.com.
- ↑ Jackson, Angelique (July 11, 2024). "How Bill Paxton's Son James Ended Up in a 'Twisters' Cameo: 'I Wanted to Be a Conduit for Dad's Spirit'". Variety . Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ↑ ""Hiding a murder isn't their only secret." Catch @tyler.matthew.young and I in Eyewitness premiering October 16th on USAnetwork Sunday nights at 10 #Eyewitness #getready #comingsoon". instagram.com.
- ↑ "An Alien Legacy, Interview with James Paxton – AvP Galaxy Podcast #89". youtube.com. May 20, 2019.