David Lynch was originally tapped to film Return of the Jedi

David Lynch was originally tapped to film Return of the Jedi

The director of Dune might have had a different spin on episode VI.

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By DogsOfWar - Dec 10, 2009 12:12 AM EST

Filed Under: Sci-Fi

Source: aintitcool.com

After directing "Elephant Man", David Lynch spoke with the Beard about directing "Return of the Jedi". As it turns out, David went on to direct 1984's "Dune".

This interview was a few weeks ago at New York's Russian Tea Room. Can you picture Darth Vader with an oxygen mask a la Frank Booth (Blue Velvet)?

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