The X-Files: What Happened to Mulder and Scully?

Few TV series have had the same impact on the collective imagination as Secret materials. A revolution in media that made the two main characters world stars overnight. Which gave rise to parodies and ridicule. But it also revived interest in the alien theme, which had faded with the end of Visitors.

Exactly 30 years have passed since the release of the first series. Secret materials. Ever since we knew there was something “out there”. And this “I believe it” was more than just an act of faith; It’s been 30 years since we first met FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The first TV couple to make us suffer for years before sharing their first kiss. who gave birth to one fandom Global. And who risked trapping his translators, David Duchovny AND Gillian Anderson.

But do you know what happened to the two actors? Between hospitalizations and escapes overseas, it was not easy for them to overcome the success of such a cult series as Secret materials. Today, however, we find them in better shape than ever: he as the romantic hero and she as the Iron Lady.

Cult series: the success of The X-Files

Secret materials it first aired on the American network Fox on September 10, 1993. The 2018 episodes are divided into 11 seasons: the first 9 were broadcast until 2002. The last two are from 2016 to 2018. Two films should be added to them. These numbers would be enough to understand the scale of the series’ success. But some of the early wins are worth mentioning, from the 1994 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series to two Sag Awards for Gillian Anderson.

Unanimously recognized as one of the few capable of maintaining a high level of quality throughout its entire broadcast period. It is no coincidence that 15 years later the creator Chris Carter he came back to propose it again. However, without achieving the same success.

What Happened to David Duchovny and Fox Mulder in The X-Files

It took David Duchovny a while to recover – professionally speaking – from the success of the show’s first 9 seasons. Secret materials. In addition to problems with the production (he sued over compensation issues: this was also the reason he missed entire seasons), the actor admitted that he was “a little lost” in those years. So much so that in 2008 he stated that he had entered a detox center due to his sex addiction. (One of the reasons that led to the dissolution of his marriage with the actress Tea Leoni).

In cinema, he tried to parody the genre of films about aliens with Evolution (2001). And in the mythical Zoolander (2001). He starred in a racy comedy Men and women – Everyone should come… at least once! (2005) with Julianne Moore. And in drama Louder than words – Louder than words (2013) with Hope Davis.

But it was on TV that he had much more interesting opportunities. For example, he played one of Carrie’s guys in Sex and the City. But this is the role of the nymphomaniac writer Hank. Californication (2007-2014) to return him to the top. Sharp comedy (p. Natascha McElhone) brought him a well-deserved Golden Globe. Duchovny later became a homicide detective on the series. Aquarius (2015-2016).

And soon we will see how he turns into a romantic hero next to Meg Ryan to the cinema What happens later.

What happened to Gillian Anderson and Dana Scully in The X-Files

She was only 24 years old and with very little experience (except for theater in New York) Gillian Anderson when success came Secret materials catapulted her into the world of stars. A shock that the American actress (but raised in England) struggled to overcome. so much so that I had a nervous breakdown during the process. As a result, she literally ran away as soon as she could. After filming the first 9 seasons of the series, she returned to London, where she grew up. Let’s return to playing in the theater. And during this period, films and dramas were produced and broadcast by the BBC. From gloomy house (2005)a Big hopes (2011).

However, he never turned down international productions. This is evidenced by the roles in. The Last King of Scotland (2006), Oscar-winning film Forest Whitaker. And in Sister (2012), “Silver Bear in Berlin”. But even for Gillian Anderson, television is crucial. Success of the series Hannibal (2013-2015) e The Fall – Hunt for a Serial Killer (2013), with disturbing Jamie Dornanopened so many doors for her.

First of all, this is a little Netflix gem. Sex education. The fourth and final season will premiere online on September 21st. But precisely thanks to the role Margaret Thatcherin the fourth season Crown (created by partner Peter Morgan) that Anderson’s career is taking another positive turn. The huge success of her performance allowed her to win all possible awards, from an Emmy to a SAG Award.

We’ll see her in a movie soon Scoop, as a BBC journalist who managed to interview Prince Andrew about the Epstein scandal. In essence, this event marked the end of the king’s brother’s public career.

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