First published 2026
Kyle MacLachlan examines the strange relationship between himself and his public identity. The actor questions where his authentic self ends and his screen persona begins. He traces his career from David Lynch's failed Dune through Blue Velvet to his iconic role as Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks. MacLachlan introduces readers to his internal critic, "Other Kyle," who serves as a constant companion and interrogator. The memoir covers his collaborations with Lynch, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, and Anthony Hopkins. MacLachlan recounts both career highs like Blue Velvet's critical acclaim and memorable moments like his pool scene in Showgirls. He reflects on the characters he played and those he lost, using them as mirrors to understand himself. The book addresses his struggles with ambition, relationships, and becoming a father. MacLachlan offers an unvarnished look at Hollywood life and the cost of fame.
Genres: biography, essays, american-fiction, autobiography, contemporary, memoir
Vibes: candid, intimate, introspective, reflective, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, internal-conflict, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Crown