During nationwide auditions, which begin next month in three cities, including Los Angeles Saturday, Feb. Retrieved September 9, 2017. Each episode is a mixture of self-contained drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
This article is about the 2017 TV series. For the original 1990—1991 series, see. Twin Peaks, also known as Twin Peaks: The Return, is an American television series created by and , and directed by Lynch. It is a continuation of the 1990—91 series. Developed and written by Lynch and Frost over several years, the consists of 18 episodes and premiered on on May 21, 2017. An ensemble of returning and new cast members appear, led by original star. It takes place in a variety of settings beyond the fictional town of Twin Peaks, including , , , and. The series garnered critical acclaim, with praise centering on its unconventional narrative and structure, visual invention, and performances. Many publications, including , , and , named it the best television show of 2017. Background and development The first series of , an American television series created by and , premiered on April 8, 1990, on. It was one of the series of 1990, but declining ratings led to its cancellation in 1991 after its second season. In subsequent years, Twin Peaks has often been listed among the greatest television dramas of all time. A prequel film directed by Lynch, , was released in 1992. I was keen to use whatever notes they had for the proposed third season. I really wanted this to be a literal 'third season' of the show. Though Frost approved the project, Lynch vetoed it, stating that he respected the effort but did not want to continue the story of Twin Peaks. In 2013, rumors that Twin Peaks would return were dismissed by Lynch's daughter author of as well as by Frost. And I suppose it's possible that we could revisit it. On October 6, 2014, announced that it would air a nine-episode miniseries written by Lynch and Frost and directed by Lynch. Frost emphasized that the new episodes were not a remake or reboot but a continuation of the series. The episodes are set in the present day, and the passage of 25 years is an important element in the plot. Everything is moving forward and everybody is crazy thrilled and excited. He and Showtime came to an agreement, with Lynch confirming on May 15, 2015, that he would direct, and that there would be more episodes than the originally announced nine. At a Twin Peaks panel in Seattle, cast members and said that the new series would consist of 18 episodes and would return as composer. Casting On January 12, 2015, Kyle MacLachlan was confirmed to return to the series. In October 2015, it was confirmed that , who
