'Twin Peaks' Reboot News: Is It Happening?
It seems that the revival of the crime drama series "Twin Peaks" is in danger of not happening. Despite Showtime's nine-episode order of the series' reboot last October 2014, the show's creator David Lynch recently made some disturbing statements about his involvement in the show's revival.
At his new exhibit "Between Two Worlds" in a Queensland Art Gallery, he spoke about the show's development and said that "There are complications." In another interview in Australia, as reported in Esquire, he said that he has not officially "returned yet" and that they are still "working on the contract."
Showtime was quick to counter the impression that the reboot is not happening. In a report in Entertainment Weekly, an insider from the network said that this was not the case. The network reportedly has in their hands all the scripts for the nine episodes from Mark Frost and David Lynch. They have also signed on Kyle Machlachlan to reprise his role as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the series' revival. The insider said that "Everything is moving forward and everybody is crazy thrilled and excited." He also said that what they were going through with David Lynch was merely part of the "pre-production process."
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Some observers expressed their concern if indeed Lynch will not return to direct the series. One report said that Lynch as "the transcendental meditation guru and experimental artist cracked the original show as he went, incorporating nightmare images culled from days on set." It was his vision that created a series that was not only popular but also critically-acclaimed.
"Twin Peaks" was first broadcast on ABC in April 1990. The show ran for two seasons, the first season having eight episodes and the second season running 22 episodes. According to Wikipedia, it became one of the top-rated shows in the 1990s and was a critical success nationally and internationally.
Production will start within the year and the series is set to be released sometime 2016. Up until Showtime issues an official statement otherwise, fans will need to hold their breath.
