Everything you need to know about the 'Twin Peaks' revival

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March 27, 2017 2:42 PM

More details about Showtime's "Twin Peaks" revival that gives the show a season 3 have arrived as fans anticipate its May premiere.

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Showtime has kept many details of its upcoming "Twin Peaks" revival close to the vest. But as the show's May 21 premiere approaches, more news about what to expect has arrived.

If you're dying to know more about Showtime's "Twin Peaks" revival, here's what we know so far:

David Lynch is directing all 18 episodes.

It's been more than two decades since David Lynch directed episodic television. When asked what fans should expect from his directing style for the "Twin Peaks" revival during the Winter 2017 Television Critics Association press tour, he was fairly vague.

The original script for the revival was 400 pages.

The production returned to shoot in Washington, the fictional setting and actual shooting location of the original "Twin Peaks."

David Duchovny is back as Denise Bryson, the transgender DEA agent he played briefly during the series.

EW posted some first-look images from the revival, which showed many of the actors who are reprising their roles.

In addition to Duchovny, they include Mädchen Amick and Peggy Lipton as Double R Diner waitress Shelly Johnson and owner Norma Jennings, respectively; the late Miguel Ferrer as lab tech Albert Rosenfield; Kimmy Robertson as

There are dozens of new characters appearing in the revival.

In April, Showtime released a list of more than 200 cast members for its "Twin Peaks" revival. Among them are dozens of new characters that will be introduced. They'll be played by both big stars — and newcomers.

Only one season of the revival is planned.

When asked at TCA about further seasons of "Twin Peaks," Lynch answered, "B

The 1992 prequel film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" won't be ignored by the Showtime revival.

The revival will clarify many aspects that were left unresolved or unexplained from the short-lived series.

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