Did Showtime Kill Laura Palmer?? Twin Peaks Revival In Trouble As David Lynch Confirms His Exit!

Just a couple weeks ago, we heard the first rumblings that all was not well in the ~~sleepy town~~ TV revival of Twin Peaks.
Despite scripts already being completed and actors confirming their returns, one of the biggest puzzle pieces just can’t seem to fit.
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Sadly, it looks like contract negotiations between Showtime and co-creator David Lynch have officially failed.
Lynch announced his exit from the show on Twitter, explaining:

Dear Twitter Friends, Showtime did not pull the plug on Twin Peaks.
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ 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.
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

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.
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things could have worked out differently.
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) April 5, 2015

Interestingly, this seemed to catch Showtime off guard. In their official statement, they publicly flinched — while also keeping fans’ hope alive that Lynch might 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.”

So what will happen? Is this Lynch playing hardball to get the budget he needs? Or has he really left town??
At least one cast member has come out as Team Lynch. Kimmy Robertson AKA Lucy Moran, wrote: