'Very much in the past': Gillian Anderson's bold stand on the X-Files - What's next for Mulder and Scully?
David Duchovny, the X-Files' Fox Mulder, admitted he never cared much about UFOs, unlike his character. Gillian Anderson also expressed reluctance to revisit the X-Files, labeling it "very much in the past."
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTDavid Duchovny, the X-Files' Fox Mulder, admitted he never cared much about UFOs, unlike his character. Gillian Anderson also expressed reluctance to revisit the X-Files, labeling it "very much in the past."
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny (Source: The Today Show)
The truth is out there, but apparently not for David Duchovny! The star of the iconic series "The X-Files" has finally revealed that he never shared his character's obsession with UFOs.
Duchovny's Alien Confession – "I'm So Out of It"
"I'm so out of it and so old really that, I was doing an interview and somebody was asking me about UFOs, and they said something about this new UFO cache or whatever, and does anybody DM you? And I was like, 'Oh DMUs, is that what they call UFOs now? DMUs? I haven’t heard of this DMU. What does that stand for, DMU? Demilitarized Unidentified?' ... I never did really pay attention to UFOs. I just got the scripts and I did my best," Duchovny revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as reported by Screen Rant.
This shocking revelation adds a humorous twist to Duchovny's portrayal of the UFO-obsessed FBI agent Fox Mulder, who fans have associated with aliens and conspiracy theories for over three decades.
"Very Much in the Past" – Anderson and Duchovny Reflect on The X-Files Legacy
While Duchovny's character was fascinated by the unknown, his co-star Gillian Anderson, who played the skeptical Dana Scully, seems to have placed the series firmly behind her. Telling Variety that the X-Files was "very much in the past" and alluding to issues with the show's writing, Anderson's sentiments mirror Duchovny's own reflections on the future of the series.
"There's not a world where we just come back and do it the way we did before because the world has changed," Duchovny expressed during The Discourse podcast.
The Impact of The X-Files – From Stranger Things to Fringe
The X-Files' lasting legacy isn't just confined to Duchovny's Mulder and Anderson's Scully. The series paved the way for popular mystery shows like Lost, Fringe, The Leftovers, and Severance. The influence of The X-Files is also felt in shows like Evil and Stranger Things, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.
The Future of Mulder and Scully – Will They Ever Return?
The X-Files' revival ended five years ago in 2018, and with both Duchovny and Anderson showing reluctance to revisit their iconic roles, fans are left wondering if the duo will ever grace our screens again.
Duchovny's candid confession about his lack of interest in UFOs and Anderson's firm stance on moving past The X-Files have shed new light on their relationship with the series. Despite the uncertainty, the enduring fascination with the X-Files universe continues to thrive among fans.
Will Mulder and Scully return? Only time will tell. But for now, fans must come to terms with the idea that Duchovny's interest in UFOs is as mythical as the creatures that so fascinated his character.
So, remember, X-Files fans: Just because Duchovny doesn't believe, doesn't mean you shouldn't!
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