David Lynch Quits 'Twin Peaks' Reboot
David Lynch, director of the cult series "Twin Peaks" that became popular in the 1990s, is no longer directing the upcoming reboot of the series with TV network Showtime. Lynch made the announcement on Twitter this past weekend citing lack of money "to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done."
His announcement may not come as a surprise to some, as earlier reports revealed that he had not yet officially signed on to the series reboot. His tweet mentioned that negotiations on his contract had been going on for a year and four months. He also acknowledged that Showtime is not cancelling the show because of his withdrawal, and he thinks that the network it still likely to continue, according to a report in The Guardian.
In his tweet, he also expressed some regret over what has transpired: "I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things should have worked out differently." He also said that he has been informing all the actors involved in the show of his decision.
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A spokesperson of Showtime issued an official statement about the news, apparently still hoping that Lynch will change his mind:
"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."
According to the report, all the scripts for all the nine episodes have already been written by Lynch and the show's co-creator Mark Frost. Fans, the report says, will be disappointed that Lynch who made waves on TV with a series that combined crime and a different kind of surrealism won't be involved in its comeback.
Production was supposed to start this year, with the series scheduled to premiere in 2016 to commemorate 25 years since it first aired.
