The X-Filesco-stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson enjoyed a playfully awkward reunion during an appearance at the SAG Awards. The duo shot to global fame playing the iconic FBI agents Mulder and Scully in Chris Carter’s seminal science-fiction show, which first aired in 1993. The show’s initial run ended in 2002 after nine seasons, and the two then reprised their roles for the 2008 movieThe X-Files: I Want To Believe. Despite a fairly public feud during the show’s original run, Duchovny and Anderson made up, and both returned forThe X-Filesrevival, which ran from 2016-2018.
While presenting the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at theSAG Awards, thetwo stars walked out onto the stage and exchanged awkward banter, pretending to lack chemistry and charisma. The duo then proceeded to engage in a playfully messy exchange about what makes good drama, with Duchovny awkwardly proclaiming “Timing,” just before Anderson suggested “Chemistry.” Check out the exchange in the X video below:
What This Exchange Means For Duchovny & Anderson’s Relationship Since The X-Files
Their Awkward Staging Shows They Have Great Rapport
Award ceremonies are often filled with plenty of incidents, and there will sometimes be exchanges or skits between stars who are presenting awards. But,to be able to stage an awkward exchange in a playful and believable way needs two stars who have a positive relationshipto work well. While there is no question thatAnderson and Duchovny’s feudstrained the relationship between the two stars in the past, it seems clear that they have made up, and are firm friends now.
One of the key factors that madeThe X-Filesone of the best-written sci-fi shows of all time was the chemistry between its two leads, and this is something that Anderson and Duchovny were able to continue, despite off-camera issues.
Whether they might make more appearances together following their SAG Awards appearance remains to be seen, but fans ofThe X-Fileswill certainly be encouraged that the show’s stars seem to be getting on much better. With Anderson having starred inSex Education, and Duchovny playing Hank Moody inCalifornication, both actors are well-versed in comedy by this point.
Our Verdict On The Anderson & Duchovny Exchange
Their Chemistry Illustrates The Problems Disney’s Reboot May Face
One of the key factors that madeThe X-Filesone of thebest-written sci-fi shows of all timewas the chemistry between its two leads, and this is something that Anderson and Duchovny were able to continue, despite off-camera issues.Disney’sThe X-Filesrebootfaces a lot of big challenges, and it’s unlikely the show will be able to replicate the chemistry Anderson and Duchovny brought to Mulder and Scully. Many might be hopeful to see the two legacy characters make guest appearances in the upcomingX-Filesreboot, but this feels unlikely, and that could cause a problem for the show.
The X-Files
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The X-files takes the police procedural formula and applies it to sci-fi mysteries. Conspiracy theorist Fox Mulder and skeptic Dana Scully team up to solve cases surrounding alien invasions and other unexplained, paranormal phenomena.
