It was new for its time, MacLachlantold EWin 2017, regarding the now-cult series.
The characters did things that you didnt expect them to do.
But it was more than that: It was a world.
Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle MacLachlan on ‘Twin Peaks’.Credit:Spelling Entertainment
You kind of immersed yourself in a different place.
I think people forgot where they were when they watched the program.
They just kind of fell into the world ofTwin Peaks.
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Since the show’s end, MacLachlan has enjoyed a healthy film and TV career.
He has been married toProject Runwayexecutive producer Desiree Gruber since 2002.
Together, they share a son, Callum.
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“The atmosphere was both mellow and buzzing with electricity.
Mischief, mayhem, and mystery all surrounded by [humor] and giant truckloads of good cheer.
I loved every minute of preparing, rehearsing, shooting, and hanging out.”
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After the show wrapped, he went on to do two other short-lived series,North ShoreandSophie.
His final role was in the acclaimed dramaThe Descendants(2011) before he officially retired from acting.
As such, he did not appear in the 2017Twin Peaksrevival.
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She also starred on theLifetimesupernatural seriesWitches of East End, which ended its run in 2014.
“I got lucky that I got to play such a cool kind of character.”
After returning for the 2017Twin Peaksseries, he made guest appearances onThe Resident,Insatiable,andHigh Potential.
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Ashbrook married actress Kate Rogal in 2015.
He returned for theTwin Peaksrevival series after a 16-year break from acting on screen.
Donna (played by either actress) did not appear on the 2017 revival.
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On film, she appeared inDeath in Texas(2020) andMother, Couch(2023).
After datingTwin Peakscostar Kyle MacLachlan andThe Shining’sJack Nicholsonin the ’90s, Boyle married real estate investorDonald Ray Thomasin 2006.
She, too, returned for the 2017Twin Peaksrevival.
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Fenn has two sons, Myles and Christian, from previous relationships.
Will Hayward or simply, “Doc.”
Hedied in February 2017at the age of 91, but not before returning for one episode of theTwin Peaksrevival.
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Nevertheless, the actress recognized thatTwin Peakswas a far cry from the formulaic television of the past.
“It was subtlety all the way,” she told EW in 2017.
“You had time to think about things and talk about things and contemplate it and get scared.”
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Liptondied at age 72in May 2019.
“My character was a James Dean mixed with a few other icons that David particularly liked.
In a nutshell, when David handles this show, my character gets handled much better.”
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After a run on theTwin Peaksrevival, he starred in the Roku Channel seriesThe Pact.
Marshall has been married to actress Renee Griffin since 1998.
BeforePeaks, he appeared inDune(1984) and theJames BondfilmLicence to Kill(1989).
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And that sold me."
He returned for two episodes of theTwin Peaksrevival series.
Nance died in December 1996 after suffering a brain injury.
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Lynch later produced a documentary in Nance’s honor, titledI Don’t Know Jack(2002).
(Both were her first big roles in the U.S., having previously found success in China.)
We would get a script, and every time, Im surprised, shetold EWin 2024.
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Every time, there is some new revelation.
Chen shares two daughters with her ex-husband, cardiologist Peter Hui.
“I dont know about anybody else, but I was basically having a ball.
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I was notorious for stealing stuff off sets back then,” Horse said toThe Guardianin January 2025.
He is married to Indigenous activist Pennie Opal Plant.
On the series, she played the devious and calculating Catherine Martell, which earned her a Golden Globe.
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Laurie did not appear in the 2017 revival series, even though she had expressed interest in returning.
“I had a fantastic time on the original and won lots of awards.
I’m surprised, and I have no idea why I haven’t been called back.”
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In October 2023, Lauriedied at age 91.
She’s survived by her daughter, Anne Grace Morgenstern.
Shortly afterPeaksfinished its run, Goaz appeared on the short-lived paranormal seriesEerie, Indiana.
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I’m very grateful."
She returned for theTwin Peaksrevival, where she, poetically, featured prominently in the final scene.
She shares a child, Elijah, with ex-husband Jesse Diamond (son ofNeil Diamond).
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He played Marvin for six years on ABC’sFresh Off the Boatand returned for two episodes of 2017’sTwin Peaks.
Wise has been married tofilm producerKass McClaskey since 1978.
Together, they have two children: son Gannon and daughter Kyna.
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Zabriskie was married to John MacEachron from 1963 until he died in 2011. the Log Lady, onTwin Peaks.
Early in his career, he was Jets gangster Riff inWest Side Storywith fellowPeakscast member Richard Beymer.
He returned toTwin Peaksin 2017 and went on to have a guest role inThe Haunting of Hill House.
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Tamblyn has been married to musician Bonnie Murray since 1981.
He reprised his role as Albert in theTwin Peaksrevival shortly before hisdeath in January 2017at the age of 61.
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