David Lynch Confirms He’s Pulled Out Of Showtime’s ‘Twin Peaks’ Revival

Yet Another Update: Showtime weighs in with a 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.

Update: David Lynch has confirmed the news himself, though he suggests Showtime could go on without him. And given all the contracts and negotiations over the last year, the cable network is probably within their legal rights to do so. Lynch only ever directed five episodes of the original "Twin Peaks" series that ran two seasons long and was canceled in the summer of 1991.

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.

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things could have worked out differently.

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

After 1 year and 4 months of negotiations, I left because not enough money was offered to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done.

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

Dear Twitter Friends, Showtime did not pull the plug on Twin Peaks.

— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

Original story: There’s no official word yet, but reports are coming out of WonderCon in Anaheim that the revival of David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks” has been canceled. All we have to go on so far are some tweets (via Business Insider). Apparently the information is coming from three separate convention attendees, but where the original source is from or who said it is unknown at the moment, and the rumors seem to be spreading.

Lynch cast some doubts on the “Twin Peaks” return just a few weeks ago. “I haven’t returned yet. And we’re still working on the contract," the director said in mid March. Haggling over DVD and streaming sales reportedly was part of the contract hold up.

READ MORE: Haggling Over DVD & Streaming Sales Reportedly Holding Up David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks’ Deal

The reports were quickly refuted by Showtime. Source told EW: “Nothing is going on that’s any more than any preproduction process with David Lynch. Everything is moving forward and everybody is crazy thrilled and excited.”

If “Twin Peaks” does make it through its contract problems. Kyle MacLachlan, Sherilyn Fenn and Sheryl Lee and more are expected to return. Initial Showtime reports had “Twin Peaks” schedule to debut on the cable channel in 2016 with Lynch directing every episode. While Lynch has made lots of video shorts or directed video documentaries ("Duran Duran: Unstaged” for one), a new "Twin Peaks" would be his first narrative effort since 2006’s "Inland Empire." Let’s hope for the best.

Breaking news out of WonderCon: Showtime has apparently pulled the plug on the new Twin Peaks TV series. No word yet as to why.

— Bill Hunt (@thedigitalbits) April 5, 2015

David contacted cast members today to inform them Showtime pulled the plug.

— Twin Peaks Festival (@TwinPeaksFest) April 5, 2015

I’ve got bad news. No official word yet, but it looks like the Twin Peaks on Showtime deal is dead. But remember, Twin Peaks will never die!

— Twin Peaks (@ThatsOurWaldo) April 5, 2015

Update: The Twin Peaks Festival Facebook page claims to have received first hand information from Lynch’s office that says he has left the project (seemingly because of budgetary reasons) and suggests "Twin Peaks" could still happen on Showtime without him. Though, what is "Twin Peaks" without David Lynch?