Duchovny shares his initial skepticism about the longevity of 'The X-Files' and his career aspirations.

• Duchovny thought 'The X-Files' might not last long due to the alien-centric plot.
• He considered doing just the pilot or a few episodes as he aimed for a movie career.
• Despite initial reluctance to do TV, the quality of the 'The X-Files' script changed his mind.

Duchovny explains how he was cast in 'Twin Peaks' and his wishes to continue the role.

• Duchovny played DEA agent Denise Bryson in 'Twin Peaks' after the role opened up.
• Though he only did three episodes, he would have liked to do more if the show continued.
• He returned to the role in the 2017 revival of 'Twin Peaks'.

Duchovny recounts his experience working on the film 'Kalifornia' and the casting process.

• He felt he could land the role in 'Kalifornia' as it was an independent film.
• The casting process involved multiple readings and chemistry tests with co-stars like Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis.
• This project represented an exciting point in his career, offering a taste of 'living the high life'.

Duchovny details his decision to join 'The X-Files' and the show's unexpected impact.

• Initially reluctant to commit to TV, 'The X-Files' provided an attractive movie-worthy script.
• He participated in chemistry reads with several actresses for the role of Scully, which eventually went to Gillian Anderson.
• The show's success and his role as Mulder became an iconic part of his career.

Duchovny discusses his desire to explore comedy through his role in 'Californication'.

• After 'The X-Files', he wanted to avoid detective roles and science fiction, seeking more adult comedy.
• He was drawn to the character Hank Moody as an 'anything goes guy' and a departure from his previous roles.
• The show's focus on the performance and actors' interactions appealed to Duchovny.

Duchovny talks about his character in 'Aquarius' and the show's untimely end.

• He played a button-down LAPD cop in 'Aquarius', which was a reaction to his role in 'Californication'.
• The show's setting in 1969 required him to portray a character with a mindset different from his own.
• Duchovny regrets that the show ended after two seasons as he believes there was more story to tell.

Duchovny explains how he came to play a version of himself on the show 'The Chair'.

• He was invited by the show's creator, Amanda Peet, to play an exaggerated version of himself.
• Duchovny was initially hesitant about using his real name but eventually agreed.
• The role involved humorous situations and played off his real-life career as a writer and musician.

Duchovny shares his journey in songwriting and the process behind his third album.

• After the initial outpouring of songs for his first two albums, he had to find new inspiration.
• The third album reflects his current state and differs from the cohesive themes of the previous ones.
• Songwriting has become a new creative area for him to explore.

Duchovny discusses his part in Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble' and its take on action franchises.

• In 'The Bubble', Duchovny plays an actor tired of his co-stars while filming an action franchise during COVID-19.
• The film within the film, 'Cliff Beasts', has to look as good as similar big-budget movies.
• Director Judd Apatow explores new territory with heavy CGI, adding to the humor.