Showtime has officially released a teaser trailer for the anticipated sequel series to Twin Peaks. The thirty second teaser trailer only display’s the show’s co-creator, David Lynch, eating a glazed donut.
Lynch, who is set to direct and star in the new series, is playing Deputy Director Gordon Cole in the teaser trailer.
The new Twin Peaks series has reportedly been in development since 2014. The sequel series is set to debut around 2017 on Showtime, although the network has yet to release an official date.
The new series storyline is set twenty-five years after the events of the original show. Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Dale Cooper, is expected to return to the haunted town of Twin Peaks.
Details for the new Twin Peaks series remain scarce. The only info available is that a female FBI agent finds a dossier related to Dale Cooper and Twin Peaks.
Showtime has allegedly released a full casting list for the new series around April 2016. The cast list has over 217 names, which include a large chunk of the original crew.
The show is expected to bring in some newcomers like Laura Dern, Jim Belushi, Trent Reznor, and Naomi Watts.
The original series aired for two seasons on ABC from April 1990 to June 1991. The original series was created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. ABC’s Twin Peaks revolved around the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer.
Twin Peaks was one of the top rated shows of the 1990’s and also earned international success. Since its release, the original show has gained a cult following and has been referenced in TV, films, commercials, comic books, and songs.
The 1990 show is often ranked as one of the greatest television drama of all time and is praised for its cinematography.
The new Showtime Twin Peaks show is expected to be a limited time series. The previous two seasons of Twin Peaks is expected to stream on Showtime on December 26th.
