As a dedicated admirer, I must express my thoughts on the intriguing news surrounding David Lynch’s unfinished Netflix series, “Unrecorded Night,” which he left behind upon his passing earlier this year. Initially shrouded in mystery, the details of this show were scant and ambiguous due to a shared commitment between Netflix and Lynch to maintain secrecy. However, last week, the veil was lifted slightly when David’s frequent collaborator, Peter Deming, disclosed insights about “Unrecorded Night” in an interview with The Film Stage. Following this, David’s daughter Jennifer also spoke about it in an interview with The Times. One of the most captivating revelations is that there may still be a chance for fans to witness this project come to fruition in some form.
2020 saw whispers spreading that David Lynch might be working on a limited Netflix series, backed by casting calls and job postings from Production Weekly. The project reportedly involved Lynch writing and directing a 13-episode series, with Sabrina S. Sutherland producing. Later, Mark Frost joined the team, and now he’s shared insights into his involvement in the production for the first time.
Prior to his demise, approximately a year before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a work titled “Unrecorded Night” that he had penned. I had read it, and we even scouted locations for potential filming. However, when COVID-19 arrived, everything ceased, and unfortunately, it never picked up again. He clarified that the project was not connected to Twin Peaks, and expressed skepticism about claims suggesting each episode would be a full-length feature film.
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He mentioned that it was entirely unique and the structure wasn’t clear to him, but he was looking forward to many episodes since David preferred what he termed ‘an ongoing narrative.’ Although I was drawn to standalone stories, David expressed his intent to create longer narratives instead of making more movies because he enjoyed them. The book [Unrecorded Night] required three readings due to its thickness, but it wasn’t like Twin Peaks; it was a captivating mystery. Indeed, it would have been intriguing if it had been made.
Regarding the specifics of the storyline, Deming exercised caution, expressing his desire to consult with Sutherland and others before disclosing any details prematurely. However, he was open to sharing that the series would be set in Los Angeles. He added, “You see, he enjoyed creating films about Los Angeles. The setting wasn’t being kept secret. While not explicitly stated, it was hinted at in Lost Highway. Mulholland Dr. was clearly indicated. Inland Empire was also evident. To me, this was another Los Angeles-based narrative for him, and one that combined filmmaking and Old Hollywood elements to some extent, and it could potentially be the fourth installment in this series.
Following this, Jennifer affirmed that Deming was justified in keeping the specifics under wraps. She revealed that Lynch had originally planned for Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, and Naomi Watts to star in ‘Unrecorded Night’. Later on, she expressed to The Times, “We are contemplating making it available as a published work, allowing readers to ponder his thoughts. It would be unfortunate if people missed out on it.
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2025-06-19 23:42