They also spoke briefly about the return of The X-Files, which Duchovny will begin filming soon for its six-episode run early next year on FOX.
IGN: What does your character make of Charles Manson when
he’s first hearing about him? Obviously he doesn’t have the hindsight
that we do. What is his first impression?
Duchovny: That’s a good question because, first of
all, my guy, Sam Hodiak, is an LAPD homicide detective. He grew up in
the teens and the 1920s, so what he sees in the 60s in LA, he doesn’t
like at all. He does not like the hair. He doesn’t like the drugs. He’s
like Joe Friday. So then when he comes across Manson, Manson to him
looks like a hippie, which he doesn’t like off the bat. But actually he
can see through Manson. Manson is really just a pimp and a convict and a
check forger. He doesn’t think much of it at all. He just thinks he’s a
punk. So he underestimates him, if that’s the right word to use. He
doesn’t see it coming and I find that interesting. He doesn’t see the
60s coming. He doesn’t see any of it coming.
IGN: Is Fox Mulder 2015 – well, 2016 when we see him -- similar to the Fox Mulder we know?
Duchovny: He’s going to look like me. We’ll see!
IGN: You’re obviously very excited to return to that world. What is it about The X-Files that still appeals to you?
Duchovny: It’s like a high school reunion for us, a
college reunion. It’s where we all made our marks in a way. It’s where
we got our careers. We owe so much to the show and the fans of the show.
We owe so much to each other. It’s nice to work together again.
