David Lynch Pulls Out of ‘Twin Peaks’ Revival
The problem-riddled revival Twin Peaks has hit another snag, and this one may really kill it.
Initially, the idea was to continue the story for 9 episodes to wrap up the loose ends left by a season 2 cliffhanger. It would also have been perfect as the series first broadcast 24 years ago and if the final 9 episodes aired next year, that would fulfil a prophetic dream sequence from the second episode.
But today the ‘Twin Peaks Festival‘ twitter reported that David Lynch’s office had sent them this message, which also appeared on Lynch’s Twitter feed
Dear Facebook Friends, David wanted me to pass along the following statement:
Showtime did not pull the plug on Twin Peaks.
After one year and four months of negotiations, I left because not enough money was offered to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done.
This weekend I started to call actors to let them know I would not be directing.
Twin Peaks may still be very much alive at Showtime.
I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things could have worked out differently.
Although Lynch suggests that Twin Peaks may still be alive at Showtime, his departure could be a deal-breaker for returning actors, particularly main character Agent Cooper, played by Kyle McLaughlin. The one reason to retain some hope is that if Lynch’s scripts are still available for series co-creator Mark Frost, Twin Peaks may return.
Fingers Crossed.
Showtime, for its part, has issued this statement:
“We were saddened to read David Lynch’s statement today since we believed we were working towards solutions with David and his reps on the few remaining deal points. Showtime also loves the world of ‘Twin Peaks” and we continue to hold out hope that we can bring it back in all its glory with both of its extraordinary creators, David Lynch and Mark Frost, at its helm.”
However, Lynch has said the negotiations broke down after over a year. In addition, the above statement contains a number of weasel-words in its first sentence simply to absolve Showtime, of any blame, it’s not much solace.
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