Kyle MacLachlan wrote a heartfelt message about his dear friend, David Lynch, who recently passed away.
MacLachlan reflected on the time when Lynch unexpectedly chose him for a major role in Dune, marking the start of his career. “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie,” he shared. This was just the beginning; they later worked together on Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and its follow-up film. Their friendship grew strong during these projects, with MacLachlan describing Lynch as incredibly alive.
Though their collaborations were limited after that, Kyle remained one of Lynch’s most cherished actors. Even David Foster Wallace noted their bond in Infinite Jest: “He used Cosgrove Watt in almost every project for eighteen months.” The comparison illustrated how closely linked MacLachlan was to Lynch’s creative vision.
The news of Lynch’s passing was shared by his family today, prompting tributes from many admirers like Chrystabell and Questlove.
Kyle MacLachlan:
“Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie.” He saw potential I didn’t even know I had.
Lynch was a mysterious genius with an endless imagination that seemed magical. He connected with something bigger than us all.
Their friendship flourished through films like Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks; he was simply the most vibrantly alive person I’ve ever known.
Fans often wonder if we’ll see another duo as iconic as theirs again.
