Twin Peaks Recasting Major Character from Original Series?

In news that is sure to disappoint a lot of longtimeTwin Peaksfans, it is being reported today that one of the actors behind a major character has declined to reprise his role for thisShowtime revival. When Twin Peaks returns in summer 2017, there will be a new Sheriff in town. But it sounds like his replacement might not be too shabby.

According toTVLine, Michael Ontkean has decided to sit this latest incarnation of thecult seriesout completely. In the original Twin Peaks, which ran for only two seasons on ABC between April, 1990 and June, 1991, the actor appeared in the beloved role of Sheriff Harry S. Truman. The character might not get retired, though.

Rumor has it that iconic cult actorRobert Forsteris being courted to step into the very large shoes of Sheriff Truman. Though, there is some speculation that he may actually be playing a new lawman in the troubled town of Twin Peaks. In honoring both the fans and the series,David Lynchmay decided to bury Truman for good. About Michael Ontkean declining an offer to return, a source close to the actor had this to say.

“Michael is fully retired from show business, and has been for many years.”

Michael Ontkean’s absence will certainly be felt by anyone who has already embarked on the earlier journey held within the frame work of Twin Peaks. But true hardcore fans will also likely welcome the presence ofRobert Forster, perhaps best known forQuentin Tarantino’s 1997 dramaJackie Brown. As legend has it,David Lynchoriginally wantedRobert Forsterto play the role ofSheriff Truman. The director would later hire the actor to play a cop in his 2001 thrillerMulholland Dr..

Though not officially confirmed to be boarding Showtime’sTwin Peaksrevival, if he does sign on,Robert Forsterwill be joining other new cast members that includePeter Sarsgaard, star of The Slap andThe Killing,Robert Knepper, who has repellently appeared on such hit shows asPublic Morals,Texas Rising,ArrowandThe Flash, and previousDavid Lynchcollaborator Balthazar Getty, who starred in the director’s 1997 thrillerLost Highway. The biggestcasting announcementthus far is the addition ofAmanda Seyfriedin a mystery role. She is speculated to be Agent Cooper’s daughter.

Thus far, the only official casting confirmation Showtime has made for their Twin Peaks revival isKyle MacLachlan, who will be reprising his iconic role as Agent Dale Cooper.David Lynchco-wrote all the episodes with Mark Frost. The season has been penned as one long movie, and will be broken up into installments after it is shot. At this time, an exact episode count has not been confirmed.David Lynchis directing the entire thing, with shooting already underway inWashington State.