Movie fans were stunned to learn Hollywood icon Naomi Watts had been poised to reunite with acclaimed director David Lynch before his tragic passing.

Recognised for masterpieces such as Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, and Wild at Heart, Lynch passed away on January 16 this year at the age of 78, shortly after disclosing an emphysema diagnosis.

Among those he kept in touch with were former collaborators and dear friends Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern.

Lynch was reportedly speaking with Dern and…