The return of the cult murder mystery TV show “Twin Peaks” has sparked interest in the series in ways I didn’t think imaginable. It’s opened the doors for a whole new generation of viewers while allowing fans from the original airing to share their passion and love with those around them.

The series, which will begin filming this Fall, will feature 18 episodes, is being directed by co-creator David Lynch, and sees the return of composer Angelo Badalamenti.

Deadline caught up with Kyle MacLachlan, who will be reprising his role as Special Agent Dale Cooper, to discuss how things came to be and what fans can expect.

MacLachlan explains:

Well I was surprised. I’d always harbored, I guess, a fantasy that I might be able to revisit the character in some way–Dale Cooper. I so enjoyed him and he was such an interesting mix of…he’s just a complex person. I didn’t know what form that would take. I said “I hope it happens,” but there was no real campaign on my part to try and get David to do anything.

But David and I are friends, so we would sometimes get together and have a cup of coffee and we’d reminisce and talk about stuff. I’d always say, “you ever think about it?” Nothing much would come of it. We would remember back and have a good laugh. We talk a lot about those things, people we worked with from Dune and Blue Velvet and all that. So we share this great history, and it’s fun to revisit it from time to time over a cup of coffee.

So I was completely surprised when David said, “it looks like we’re going to return,” and I was very excited for two reasons really. One is the character of Dale Cooper, which is a lot of fun and the world of Twin Peaks. Secondly, the chance to work with David again because we haven’t worked together as actor/director for 25 years roughly. So it’s been a while. I missed that relationship very much.

He continues say, “I have read a couple [of scripts] but I can’t share anything with you. I would love to, believe me. I can certainly say without hesitation, it’s going to be amazing.“