David Lynch, Naomi Watts and Mulholland Drive

Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’: “He Was Very Instrumental To Me”
Before starring in the 2001 film directed by Lynch, Watts had starred in 1995’s Tank Girl and 1996’s Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering. Watts noted that due to the lack of big opportunities, she had “planned on going home multiple times” and then got a call from Lynch.
Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Joining David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’
Naomi Watts said on Tuesday that she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in Mulholland Drive.
Naomi Watts reveals she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in “Mulholland Drive”: 'He just saw me'
Watts said "the chips were down" and she was "desperate" for work after "10 years into flunking auditions" in Hollywood before Lynch agreed to work with her.
'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks' director David Lynch dies at 78
David Lynch -- the singular and surreal director of "Mulholland Drive" and television's "Twin Peaks," who depicted the darkness lurking beneath the wholesome surface of American life -- has died. He was 78 years old.
David Lynch, director of ‘Mulholland Dr.,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ creator, dies at 78
David Lynch, the award-winning director of "Mulholland Dr.," "The Elephant Man," "Wild at Heart" and "Blue Velvet," has died, his family said in a statement.
Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood After ‘Flunking Auditions' for 10 Years and Her Agent Saying ‘You're Too Intense.' Then She Met David Lynch: I Was ‘Desperate'
Naomi Watts revealed on “Live With Kelly and Mark” (via Entertainment Weekly) that she nearly quit acting before she met the late David Lynch, who cast her as the lead in 2001’s “Mulholland Drive.” The film’s critical acclaim and global success turned Watts into a star after “10 years” of “flunking auditions.
Naomi Watts reveals why she almost quit Hollywood
Naomi Watts credits the late David Lynch with saving her Hollywood career. The "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" star shared that the director — whose family announced his passing on Jan. 16 — rescued her stalled career by casting her in 2001’s Mulholland Drive.
David Lynch's 2001 masterpiece is streaming for free
David Lynch 's masterpiece Mulholland Drive is available to stream for free for UK fans. It comes amid the sad news that the ...
‘Mulholland Drive’s Laura Harring Mourns Death Of Director David Lynch: “The Heavens Welcome Your Sweet Soul Into Eternal Bliss”
Laura Harring is mourning the loss of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch, who died at age 78. The actors who worked ...
David Lynch, master of surreal cinema, passes away at 78
David Lynch, the iconic director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive', has passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy.
Cannes Director Thierry Fremaux Remembers David Lynch, Who Said, ‘When Cinema Dies, France Will Be the Last Country Where It Will Breathe’
Cannes director Thierry Fremaux talked to Variety about his relationship with David Lynch, who showed "Mulholland Drive" at ...
In His Dark, Disturbing Visions, David Lynch Showed Us Who We Are
The director himself came off as almost performatively normal. Masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” said ...