'Twin Peaks' Revival: We Catch Up With All David Lynch's Original Stars - Where Are They Now?

David Lynch has recruited many of the original stars.
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You may have detected the distinctive whiff of excitement among those North Western pines - because, after 25 years and a whole load of anticipation, ‘Twin Peaks’ is almost back upon us.

‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ will make its debut on Sunday night in the US, and the following night here in the UK. Its predecessor has been heralded for spearheading the golden age of TV with its quirky plots, memorable characters and narrative that didn’t just arc, it went on a winding road, often doubling back on itself, and ending up somewhere you didn’t realise you were trying to get to.

The show ran for two seasons as viewers clamoured to discover who murdered Laura Palmer, from the cast of misfits we were introduced to - from Agent Cooper to the mysterious ‘Bob’.

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Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle McLachlan are both back for the revival
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David Lynch - who else? was at the helm for that, and he is driving the revival. Every plotline is currently a secret, but is already known, and there to be admired, is the sheer number of original stars he has recruited for the return.

Some, alas, will not be around to celebrate. Catherine Coulson, who played the iconic Log Lady, during the original run, died in 2015, but David Lynch recently confirmed she had filmed her content for the new series, so the Log Lady will Iive on.

In the meantime though, we’re casting an eye over the show’s cast and having a look at what they’ve been doing in the years since ‘Twin Peaks’ aired. While some of the stars have gone on to carve successful careers in Hollywood, a number of others have taken different routes, trying everything from novel-writing to creating their own movies.

See what the Twin Peaks original cast have been up to below... 

'Twin Peaks': Where are They Now?
Madchen Amick starred as Shelly Johnson...(01 of26)
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(02 of26)
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Madchen currently stars in 'Riverdale' and has also made appearances in 'Mad Men' and 'CSI:NY'. She'll be back for the revival of 'Twin Peaks'. (credit:Oliver Walker via Getty Images)
Richard Beymer starred as Benjamin Horne...(03 of26)
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(04 of26)
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Richard had a prolific career ahead of his time in 'Twin Peaks' and his success has continued. He now makes his own films, and will be returning in the new series. (credit:ABC Photo Archives via Getty Images)
Lara Flynn Boyle starred as Donna Hayward...(05 of26)
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(06 of26)
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Lara is one of the few 'Twin Peaks' stars who didn't go on to land a role in 'Psych'. Instead she landed a number of high-proifle roles, starring as Stacy in 'Wayne's World' and in 'Men in Black II'. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Heather Graham starred as... Annie Blackburn(07 of26)
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(08 of26)
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'Twin Peaks' was a springboard for Heather's career, sending her straight into Hollywood movies including 'Boogie Nights' and 'The Hangover'. She also starred in 'Scrubs' as Molly. (credit:Andy Kropa /Invision/AP)
James Marshall starred as James Hurley...(09 of26)
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(10 of26)
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James continues to work in television and film, including 'A Few Good Men', however, he is also an accomplished author. He married in 1998 and appeared on screen alongside his wife in 'Criminal Affairs' and 'Doomsday Man'. He'll be back for the new series. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
Peggy Lipton starred as Norma Jennings...(11 of26)
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(12 of26)
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In 2005, Peggy released an autobiography, which included details of her previously unknown colon cancer diagnosis. She has starred in a number of other TV series, including 'Psych' and 'Alias'. She'll be back on screen as Norma in the revival. (credit:Invision for Paramount)
Kyle MacLachlan starred as Special Agent Dale Cooper...(13 of26)
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(14 of26)
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Kyle went on to carve a successful television career, landing key roles in 'Sex And The City' and 'Desperate Housewives'. And the new show wouldn't be the same without his enthusiasms for good smells and decent coffee. (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Piper Laurie starred as Catherine Martell...(15 of26)
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(16 of26)
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Piper continued working until 2012, starring in movies and television shows including 'ER', 'Will & Grace' and 'Law And Order'. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sheryl Lee starred as Laura Palmer and Maddy Ferguson...(17 of26)
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Sheryl Lee(18 of26)
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Sheryl first entered 'Twin Peaks' as the murdered Laura Palmer, before returning as Maddy. When the show ended, Sheryl landed a role in 'One Tree Hill' and also starred in 'Dirty Sexy Money', before brief appearances in 'Psych' and 'Lie To Me'. She'll be back on screen as Laura Palmer. (credit:Tibrina Hobson via Getty Images)
Sherilyn Fenn starred as Audrey Horne...(19 of26)
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(20 of26)
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Sherilyn Fenn also starred in 'Psych', following four years with the cast of 'Gilmore Girls'. She's also appeared in 'Shameless' and is set to return to screen as Audrey. (credit:USA Network via Getty Images)
Dana Ashbrook starred as Bobby Briggs...(21 of26)
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(22 of26)
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Dana is another 'Twin Peaks' star to end up on the show 'Psych' and he also spent some time with the cast of 'Dawson's Creek', starring as Rich Rinaldi in 9 episodes. He too is returning to screen for the revival. (credit:Rob Kim via Getty Images)
Grace Zabriskie starred as Sarah Palmer...(23 of26)
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(24 of26)
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While Grace has made a handful of on-screen appearances during the last decade, including 'Big Love' and the US remake of 'The Grudge'. (credit:Tibrina Hobson via Getty Images)
Ray Wise starred as Leland Palmer...(25 of26)
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(26 of26)
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Ray could have been in on the big 'Twin Peaks' return secret, as he gave an interview in early 2014, during which he stated that the show would probably return when the 25 years was up. He starred as Buck Marshall in 'How I Met Your Mother', appeared in the rebooted 'Gilmore Girls' and won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role on 'The Young and the Restless', but no news yet on whether he'll be returning to Twin Peaks for the revival. (credit:Tibrina Hobson via Getty Images)