When the news that Twin Peaks was making a comeback first reached our ears, we wept tears of joy into our damn fine cups of coffee. Today, however, we're crying tears of a very different sort, and our coffee tastes cold, bitter and damn disgusting.
Yesterday, series' creator David Lynch took to Twitter to let the world know that he would be turning his back on Twin Peaks after negotiations with cable network Showtime broke down. There were hints of unrest behind the scenes a few weeks ago, with Lynch voicing concerns over contracts, so this doesn't come as a huge surprise. Just a very unwelcome one.
“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,” Lynch said. “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 has left, Showtime still seem committed to making Twin Peaks happen. According to a statement released shortly after the controversial auteur announced his departure, they are also open to the possibility of Lynch's return: “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.”
There's still a chance Lynch could take Showtime up on their offer, but the signs aren't exactly encouraging. Of course, there's always a chance that Lynch could be stalling, holding out for a better deal, but it doesn't seem likely. Whether or not Showtime will find another director to fill Lynch's shoes is still up in the air. Either way, it will be very interesting to see where Twin Peaks goes from here.
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