Kyle MacLachlan was David Lynch’s ‘submersible’ into dark places
Summary
Kyle MacLachlan discusses his new memoir, *Fictional Selves*, reflecting on his decades-long collaboration with David Lynch and the profound impact of the director's recent death. MacLachlan shares behind-the-scenes stories from *Dune*, *Blue Velvet*, and *Twin Peaks*, including his initial hesitation to accept *Blue Velvet* due to his mother’s concerns and the intense emotional challenges of acting opposite Dennis Hopper. He also explores how his early struggles with fear and insecurity were shaped by his connection to the *Dune* character Paul Atreides. The episode concludes with a book r…
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