LOS ANGELES -- The wait for more Twin Peaks will be well worth it, according to network president David Nevins.
"I feel like it's very satisfying," said Nevins. "I feel like there's certain basic questions that I had at the end of the original [two] seasons given where Agent Cooper is, and ... I think those questions get answered."
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Then again, it wasn't all good news at the network's Television Critics Association press tour panel Tuesday. Nevins also reported that the series may be held back until 2017.
It's not yet clear how long production will take, since the revamp is being produced as if it were "one long movie," he said.
"I want it as badly and as soon as the biggest fans in the world want it," Nevins said. "I'm hoping we make 2016, but it's not clear. It's also going to be in their control. They're going to shoot the whole thing and then start [post-production]."
Perhaps we shouldn't get picky, considering there was a time that the Twin Peaks revival wasn't going to happen at all -- after creator co-David Lynch cut ties with the project back in April after a contract dispute.
Lynch mended fences with Showtime about a month later, with additional episodes added to the series order and a deal to direct them all.
"I never had any doubts we were going to get him back," Nevins said. "What happened was it became clear that it was going to take more than 9 episodes, which was what we'd originally planned for and originally budgeted for ... We eventually got through it. They're looking to be in great shape, starting in just a few weeks."
But exactly which original cast members -- besides Kyle Maclachlan -- will return for the September production start remains a mystery, as Nevins said he promised Lynch he wouldn't reveal details.
"I think you should be optimistic that the people you want will be there. There will be some surprises in addition," he said.
Production is set to take place in Los Angeles and Washington state, where Lynch has been spotted location scouting.
"Ultimately, [Lynch] has creative control," Nevins said. "He deserves it and I'm happy to give it to him."