Bob Iger Remembers David Lynch: “Taught Me the Value of Taking Big Artistic Risks”
This afternoon, the world was shocked and saddened to learn that legendary filmmaker David Lynch had passed away at the age of 78.
With his unique blend of surrealism, horror, and film noir, Lynch changed the face of American cinema with his visionary films. Among his best-known titles were Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive. A true original, Lynch would inspire generations of filmmakers to come.
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Lynch’s Relationship With Disney
While Lynch only ever made one film for Disney, 1999’s The Straight Story, his relationship with Disney CEO Bob Iger went much deeper.
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In 1989, Bob Iger was the head of ABC Entertainment when David Lynch’s Twin Peaks came across his desk. Iger eventually championed the project and helped guide the show to a series.
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Iger’s gamble paid off. Twin Peaks was a massive hit for the struggling ABC, and the series would, in many ways, define Iger’s tenure as head of the network.
Bob Iger Remembers Lynch
Upon hearing the news that Lynch had passed, Iger took to Instagram to pay tribute to the filmmaker.
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“David Lynch was a brilliant filmmaker, who taught me the value of taking big artistic risks when he created Twin Peaks for ABC,” he wrote.
“He was also utterly original and I will forever respect and admire his creative courage and the breadth and depth of his talent.”
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As Iger’s post shows, Lynch’s impact spread far and wide in Hollywood. The filmmaker will be missed by fans, friends, and peers alike.
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