"Twin Peaks" is coming back. The hit drama is returning to life 25 years later thanks to Showtime. David Lynch, one of the creators of the acclaimed drama, took to Twitter to share the news.
Last week Lynch and co-creator Mark Frost ignited speculation with simultaneous tweets hinting at something more.
"The mysterious and special world of 'Twin Peaks' is pulling us back. We're very excited. May the forest be with you," Lynch and Frost said in a statement.
Check out the teaser above.
"What more can I say—'Twin Peaks' with David Lynch and Mark Frost on Showtime in 2016!" Showtime's David Nevins said in a statement. "To quote Agent Cooper, ‘I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.'"
The series ran for two seasons on ABC and starred Kyle MacLachlan. The first season focused on the murder of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). The large cast also included Michael Ontkean, Madchen Amick, Sherilyn Fenn, Peggy Lipton, Ray Wise and more. There's been no casting revealed for the revival.
E! News has confirmed the new season will be nine episodes and will be a continuation of the story started with the original series and not a remake or reboot of the classic series that ran from 1990-1991. A film, "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me," followed in 1992. Lynch and Frost will write all nine episodes with Lynch directing the entire limited series.
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"Twin Peaks" is just the latest show to receive a comeback following cancellation. In November, HBO's "The Comeback" will return nearly 10 years after it was canceled. NBC is prepping a new series, "Heroes Reborn," based on their hit superhero series "Heroes." Meanwhile, "Veronica Mars" recently returned to life on the big screen seven years after it was canceled and 10 years after it originally premiered.
In the final episode of "Twin Peaks," Laura Palmer says, "I will see you again in 25 years." Looks like she's making good on that promise.
Showtime will re-air the series prior to the 2016 debut of the new episodes.
