Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Kumail Nanjiani, Melanie Lynskey and more creatives in Hollywood reacted in mourning and admiration to the death of iconic filmmaker David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78.

The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive ... director James Gunn, via X. — “Like Kafka, like Bacon, he dedicated ...

Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Patton Oswalt, and more Hollywood icons are paying tribute to David Lynch. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Lynch's family announced that the legendary filmmaker had passed away at age 78.

Refresh for updates… Director Ron Howard praised his fearlessness, Mulholland Drive star Lee Grant called him “a one of a kind artist,” and director James Gunn cites him as a major inspiration: David Lynch is being remembered today for the unique vision and unforgettable works of art he brought to Hollywood.

The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Hollywood is mourning David Lynch, who has directed beloved films and TV shows like Blue Velvet, Dune, Mulholland Drive ... stars like Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Ron Howard, Colin Jost, Kat ...

The American TV show, created by Lynch and Mark Frost, first hit screens in 1990 and soon became known for its unconventional storytelling and bewildering tone.

According to Bloody-Disgusting, the late Return of the Living Dead actors James Karen and Don Calfa will appear in Linnea Quigley’s meta-sequel, Trash’s Revenge, “with the magic of CGI.” In response to a fan on Threads (via Screen Rant ), James Gunn confirmed he’s now “pre-writing” his next DCU project after Superman and Peacemaker season two.

Naomi Watts said on Tuesday that she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in Mulholland Drive.

The director leaves a legacy of albums and musical projects as wonderfully weird as his films. Artists who joined him at different points of his journey speak about how it was to make songs with him.