Paul Giamatti Missed Out on Twin Peaks Revival Role Due to Scheduling Conflicts

The Oscar-nominated actor was set to play one of the Mitchum brothers in the series, a role that he couldn't bear to watch after missing out on the opportunity.

• Paul Giamatti was originally cast to star in David Lynch's Twin Peaks revival series but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts.
• Giamatti was set to play one of the Mitchum brothers, characters who befriend the Kyle MacLachlan character and are ultimately portrayed by Jim Belushi and Robert Knepper.
• The actor expressed his disappointment and revealed that he couldn't bear to watch the show after missing out on the opportunity.
• Giamatti has always wanted to work with David Lynch and described the missed opportunity as 'heartbreaking'.
• Giamatti is currently generating Oscar buzz for his performance in Alexander Payne's dramedy The Holdovers.

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