More “Twin Peaks” casting news is here as TVLine is reporting that Peter Sarsgaard (Orphan, “The Killing”) is the latest actor to join the cast of Showtime’s upcoming season of the celebrated series, appearing alongside Robert Knepper (every TV show imaginable), Amanda Seyfried (Jennifer’s Body, Ted 2), and Balthazar Getty (Feast).
The only original actor officially confirmed for the new “Twin Peaks” is star Kyle MacLachlan, who is set to reprise his role as Dale Cooper. Many other fan favorite characters from the ABC run of the series are expected to return. “You should be optimistic that the people you want to be there will be there, in addition to some surprises,” said Showtime president David Nevins a while back.
Rumored to be coming back are David Patrick Kelly, reprising his role as Jerry Horne. Richard Beymer has also been rumored to be resurrecting his character of Jerry’s brother, Benjamin.
“Twin Peaks” is currently in production with Lynch directing. He is expected to shoot the series continuously as a movie and later cut it into episodes.