David Duchovny is an incredibly well-recognized and respected actor. Being known for his extremely diverse acting in his filmography, he has starred in many successful and varying projects like Twin Peaks, Californication, Evolution, and Zoolander. Despite these well-known works, the actor is perhaps, most well-known for his work in the massive television series, The X-files with his co-star, Gillian Anderson.
David Duchovny’s show Californication is a comedy-drama television series that aired for seven seasons on Showtime from 2007 to 2014. It was praised for its witty and often provocative dialogue and its exploration of complex characters and relationships. Duchovny’s X Files co-star Gillian Anderson too was interested in taking part in the show, but for some weird reason, Duchovny did not want to have her.
Why David Duchovny Refused to Have Gillian Anderson on His Show Californication?
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson starred in the popular science fiction television series The X-Files, originally aired from 1993 to 2002, with a revival in 2016 and another season in 2018.
David Duchovny played the character Fox Mulder, an FBI agent known for his belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life and paranormal phenomena. Gillian Anderson played the role of Dana Scully, Mulder’s partner, and a medical doctor who was initially skeptical of Mulder’s beliefs and provided a scientific and rational perspective.
Actor David Duchovny has banned his The X Files co-star Gillian Anderson from landing a guest role on his hit TV series Californication in an effort to preserve the memory of their FBI special agent characters.
Californication received critical acclaim for its writing and David Duchovny’s performance in the lead role. Duchovny played the character of Hank Moody, who had the ability to get any woman he wanted into bed. Many X-Files fans thought that Duchovny would take Anderson as a guest star since they had a se*ual tension as Mulder and Scully.
Gillian Anderson Would Do Californication For Free
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson rose to fame after their series The X-Files. The show was a huge success. At X-Files charity fan event in Los Angeles, Anderson jokingly asked Duchovny why he had not taken her in his show Californication.
The actor quipped, “We can’t afford you.”
“I’d do it for free,” she said.
After The X-Files ended David Duchovny went on to star in other TV shows like Californication and Aquarius. Anderson has also appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Hannibal, The Fall, and Sex Education.
Watch The X-Files on Disney+ and Californication on Apple TV
