Showtime Revives the Cult Classic Twin Peaks
Showtime confirmed on Monday that it has given the green light to a nine-episode revival of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s cult classic ’90s drama series Twin Peaks. Lynch and Frost will write the entire series, with Lynch directing each episode.
The limited series will be a continuation of the original series and will film in 2015, with a 2016 airdate (which marks the 25th anniversary of the series’ finale).
H/T: Inside TV @ EW
Showtime Renews Penny Dreadful for Second Season
Showtime has renewed the sexy, supernatural, Gothic horror series Penny Dreadful for an expanded second season.
The series’ sophomore season will run 10 episodes, up two from the show’s freshman run of 8.
Showtime president David Nevins released the following statement:
Picking up Penny Dreadful was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made. [Series creator] John Logan has deftly created an epic series that has drawn raves from a wide-range of audiences from quality drama lovers to critics, to hardcore genre fans.
Season two will premiere in 2015.
H/T: TVLine