David Duchovny on People Asking Him About Aliens, Racing Jeff Gordon & New Movie You People

David talks about creating his own graphic novel named Kepler, people asking him about aliens because of The X Files, being on our show back in 2004, racing Jimmy and Jeff Gordon on rascal scooters, being in Mel Brooks’ upcoming Hulu series “History of the World Part II,” playing Howard Cosell and being coached by his grandson, his new movie You People, the first time he met Jonah Hill, spending time with Eddie Murphy on set, shooting a singing/piano scene in the height of COVID, and directing a movie based on a book he wrote.
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[@demonicsweaters]

I will always love this guy. The X-Files will forever be my favorite show.

[@elisemiller13]

Suddenly, the X-Files theme music pops into mind. wooooo-Woooo-wooooooooooooo ~

[@brijetmary5295]

Same 💯

[@doc2log]

He also said he was a "sex addixt", I wonder what that means..

[@oregonziggy2391]

Me too. I am actually binge watching all seasons again. On season 4 episode 6.

[@demonicsweaters]

@@oregonziggy2391 AWESOME

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

David is so chill and very humble. He's a likeable guy.

[@MrSpookyLover]

but stil wanted a PAY RISE

[@Arnuuld]

He's a funny guy

[@3hunnic]

@@MrSpookyLover who wouldn't, u?

[@mcjs8640]

​@@MrSpookyLoverSo?

[@ttanizawa901]

Something about him seems really effortlessly cool and down to earth.

[@mikehendrickson85]

The down to Earth Aliens guy

[@uncle_tao]

He's operating on all cylinders

[@silent3135]

Cool dude.

[@michaeld4861]

That's his whole thing. Check out Californication, he's fantastic in that show!

[@john-smith.]

@@michaeld4861

[@saurabhsinghmakrahi]

I’m such an XFiles fan and could listen to David Duchovny tell stories all day. Such a gem of a guy.

[@derekino9143]

few people know this guest is actually the worlds greatest hand model... a totally different breed than the face and body boys

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

😂😂😂 🖐

[@HypeSetter]

🤣🤣👍🏻 history

[@LahainaStrong444]

🙌🏽

[@USARMY1682]

🤣🤣🤣 fantastic

[@NoShitSherlock.]

😂😂😂

[@meekcheeks]

Im watching X Files now for the first time and im 33. Love it so much. Its so 90s.

[@willGObye]

Did you ever finish the series?

[@HangYourLocalWEFpuppet]

I just bought new balance sneakers and a button leather jacket because of this show. Bring back the 90s!

[@tenienteale]

Hahaha me too, 35 and I just saw the 3 firsts episodes hahah

[@meekcheeks]

@tenienteale enjoy it! I finished the whole series plus the movies. It was a good watch! I now add it to my favourite tv shows of all time list

[@nadeemdean3869]

Californication will forever be one of my top 3 favorite shows.

[@suedoiron6321]

How is it even possible David looks so good, I’ve been a fan since XFiles and he’s barely changed since then, still very handsome, super sweet, soft spoken, witty, a great actor. I’m so very glad he’s still holding his own in the “ actor’s field. “ Sending hugs to David from here in Montreal.

[@JG-mp5nb]

He’s Canadian.

[@JG-mp5nb]

@alex You’re very subjective response.

[@Havanorange]

@alex Sometimes people are disinterested in acknowledging the truth. Just ask Fox Mulder.

[@1029blue]

@@JG-mp5nb I'm not sure if that was supposed to be a joke, because he's not Canadian at all.

[@mcjs8640]

​@@JG-mp5nbNo. Born in New York.

[@detailsmove]

Duchovny nailed his role in You People, every time he talked about Xzibit I'd crack up; overall a great comedy film and I'd recommend it

[@MbusoMadeIt]

Arguably the finest part of the movie incredible writing and imagination.👌

[@RJLKMRD]

I agree, he absolutely nailed the part, he played it perfectly, it was, I just couldn't stop laughing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again

[@jembaben]

@@RJLKMRD ohh probably you didn't watch him in californication's showtime.

[@andunar]

It's a horrible woke piece of crap. A totally unnecessary movie with the most corny storyline ever. Love Duchovny but that movie is dung.

[@italiahockey]

For some weird reason Evolution is one of my favorites with David

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

It has a Ghostbusters vibe, and is an easily enjoyable flick.

[@alansmithy7930]

Everyone likes that movie :)

[@celestedemure9800]

He gets asked about aliens 👽 and he comes out looking like Captain James T. Kirk.

[@KamInBim]

Sorry as a Trekkie I have to do this...*Kirk

[@silla-je9od]

@@KamInBim It's OK. If you hadn't, I or another Trekkie nerd would have.

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Tiberius.

[@bischnou]

@@KamInBim haha, I was about to do it too! 😂

[@celestedemure9800]

@@KamInBim that was what I was thinking, but it corrected to Kirt, so I went with it.

[@oatkeydokey9787]

He looks amazing still ❤

[@yogatron3290]

He is so handsome! I've been a fan since the 90s,X-FILES days! You Look great! 👽❣️🤩

[@BlunderDownUnder]

God Damn he looks good for 62!

[@sacred1827]

he does it's only his voice that sounds like an old guy haha

[@geomantilla]

Throughout this entire video I just kept yelling “I love this guy” 🤣🤣

[@yabuzagardens366]

Me too❣️❣️❣️I want to see him in more stuff. He seems like he has so much wisdom to share. And I love how he speaks. He's adorable, funny & I love his etiquette.

[@fulangator]

I was a looooong time ago in a beach he was there signing a LOT of autographs on shoes, ties, shorts etc, and then somebody asked him, do you like the show (x -files) and he goes, "I directed and written more episodes that I can count, I love all about the show" he was super kind and pacient.

[@michaelburke5907]

I really enjoyed Return To Me, a romantic comedy by Bonnie Hunt, with Duchovny and Minnie Driver . Sweet film.

[@Sindollx666x]

The first movie I remember ever seeing David Duchovny in was "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead"! Cute/fun interview!

[@mcjs8640]

David is so great. Met him 12 times and he's always clever, funny and sweet.

[@JonnyDIY]

12 times!?! Lucky

[@Cookoo4Coco]

12 times , and you are still counting? ☺️

[@mcjs8640]

​@@Cookoo4CocoI am. Plus it will be 13 in November when I see and meet him at his gig in London. 💜

[@mcjs8640]

​@@JonnyDIYI am. Will meet him again in November!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@mcjs8640 awesome does he go to conventions? Closest I got was working as an extra on Californication yearrrs again 😄 I was so excited to see him. My dog I raised was named Mulder, he was a sweet doberman pinscher

[@nickrich56]

Muldar has aged well. His service in the FBI was exemplary. 👍

[@Jnevergoesout]

I love his voice.

[@maxthepupp]

Man, Duchovny is aging into himself GREAT!

[@kevonicus]

He’s aged great.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

dude got OLD

[@sethabel4315]

He ages like an apple. It's great. :)

[@silla-je9od]

@@Marshall_Stacks Yes, but it's a healthy older. Some of these stars, man, they look scary after a couple decades out of the spotlight. --have so much cosmetic surgery they look like the Joker, etc., or have had so many years of untreated drug addiction, they can no longer put together a coherent sentence, etc. Duchovny here looks like normal, good aging. It's actually getting rarer and rarer to see that with celebrities these days, unfortunately.

[@bischnou]

He looks all natural like he skipped the plastic surgery.

[@jackdaw99]

He’s aging into Ad rock and Ad rock is aging into David Duchovny

[@jembaben]

One of the coolest things about David is that he is effortlessly cool, I don't know how this guy does it.

[@tinajack444]

When David laughs, my day gets a whole lot better. You have one great laugh.

[@Goalier95]

He will always be the World's Greatest Hand Model.

[@michaeld4861]

Love david Duchovny, Californication was fantastic, X-Files too

[@linkin0983]

Omg I didn't know he was a guest recently. I'm so excited to see him in any way possible 🙌🏻 I know he had recently published a book and worked on more music. I forgot he's appearing in You People 😨

[@crybaby373]

How come David still looks soooooo yummy after all these years? I'm not being negative he just looks soooooo good 👌😋🤤🙄

[@sketchley80]

100000%!

[@Maniixe]

You and me both girl

[@NKWTI]

Cause men look more manly as they age…but so do women 😂. Women have the upper-hand of absolute sexyness for a short window, but men get to keep it nearly their whole lives.

[@MakeMyDay26]

He certainly uses growth hormones like many other stars. If you dose it correctly and don't abuse it (like bodybuilders do) it keeps you young. The stars already know their options. Look at Tom Cruise or Keanu Reeves for example. I also think that these men don't have the same everyday stress as most normal people, which also keeps them young. 🤫😉

[@crybaby373]

Oh wow I've never even thought about that 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@BUEAU]

Duchovny is really likeable and funny. I want one

[@RealBradMiller]

Loved him in Evolution, X-Files and Twin Peaks!

[@geocape7060]

Handsome as ever and cool as a cucumber.

[@Monika-mh2je]

David is one fine man!!🤩

[@mcjs8640]

Very 🔥!

[@josephadiaz8343]

David's always been cool 👍😊✌️😎

[@celestedemure9800]

This is the first I’ve heard of History of the World 2 I’M SOOOOOO STOKED!!!!!

[@rwmorey71]

I read "Bucky F-Ing Dent" over Thanksgiving. It was very good.

[@JasonQiuMusic]

I feel like he's even more sexy now that he's gotten older

[@SmartStart24]

He’s so cute in his little mustard sweater 😌

[@ruksanakabir46]

David Always has this charming humble Leo personality... no wonder why Xfiles so hit also leo Gillan Anderson.. not to mention their amazing onscren and offscreen chemistry

[@davidwalker683]

He was great In Californication as well…..

[@lindsaymacali9094]

The X files was one of my favorite shows ! I had a crush on him as a kid I know respect him as an actor and authors he will always be my favorites!😎

[@rnorfor2002]

David Duchovny what a awesome guy love his movies and anything that he is in

[@iamatn3317]

Bro aged well, glad to see he’s doing good

[@sevenirises]

David is one of my two all time favorite male actors. Loved his outfit as William Shatner is the other.

[@TheOicyu812]

For a spit-second, I thought the guest was Captain Pike from Star Trek.

[@dianedenham5259]

He's looking good. 👍

[@janbass52]

Loved his “dirtbag role” on Californication

[@zoe6723]

Kimmel is a true master of trivia.

[@joannejohnson7006]

The movie sounds fabulous! David & Aliens❤ what a handsome man

[@mcjs8640]

He really is.

[@honganh5533]

I always remember his role Fox Mulder special agent ❤️🥰🥰😍😍

[@PickySun]

That piano scene was my favorite from the whole movie, funny stuff!

[@lisagoldstein5676]

david duchovny had to come back on the show since he hasnt been on since 2004, and wow he never cared about ufos? Also great sense of humor!

[@mackenzie98]

Another great interview Jimmy. David just seems so nice and normal as far as normal goes lol

[@RJLKMRD]

I tell you, his performance in "You People" is one of the greatest of all time, he absolutely one-hundred-percent nail the part, hundred percent!

[@DeeWeber]

Thank you David.

[@dhong168]

Never a X-files fan, but I did enjoy Californification.

[@thewolfdoctor761]

That was a weird show. He had a drop dead gorgeous girlfriend, but cheated on her in every episode.

[@andresbarriga5305]

@@thewolfdoctor761 That's not how relationships work.

[@steveraglin7607]

David is really likable and chill! Unrelated, WHY is Jimmy's chair situated up high so that he towers over all his guests? Lower the throne, OK?

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Most Late night talk show host desks are situated like that. Something about maintaining control of the conversations. It is weird. Nice observation.

[@williamschlenger1518]

The truth is out there 😊

[@pinkakagreen]

Love him so much

[@canamy9160]

Omg he has Adan Canto ears. They are like little elf ears. I never noticed that about him before. So cute.

[@leighalmond4128]

Love Love Love this man!

[@DonzLockz]

Gotta see that movie, looks great. David is such a down to earth 🌎 guy.🍻🤟

[@Aaron-lc9cx]

Ok why are several people calling him "down to earth" when he's the Alien guy

[@TigerGreene]

That movie looks pandering and horrible.

[@sazmeros]

Californiacation, Zoolander, xfiles, the year 3000.. duckuvney is a legend

[@claudiairons5566]

I always had a soft spot for this man because he loved the BNL. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Arational]

Of course people ask him about aliens when he's dressed like Captain Kirk

[@NewMessage]

If the Aliens were out there watching... the Bachelor surely convinced them to abandon the planet.

[@toddbushie1657]

That is funny 😂

[@Iseerightthruyou]

I was thinking the Kardashians or Honey Boo Boo, but the Bachelor may have very well been the decider...lol

[@toddbushie1657]

@@Iseerightthruyou just remember. They all might be living in a van down by the river.?

[@sim.ulation.l279]

nah they change their minds because of agent mulder

[@Samanthayoung69]

He looks great as always

[@AndreaHernandez-nj8md]

X Files por SIEMPRE 💚🥰

[@elizaleroux9173]

X-Files.. Loved all of it!

[@Me-wk3ix]

How do men seem to get better looking with age? He looks great!

[@wildthinair]

Almost named my son Fox. He’s 24 now and a James!

[@justsaying14]

These are good News 😉

[@LahainaStrong444]

I always thought David Duchovny looked like my old boss, Denton. The truth is out there!!

[@berniecasey7592]

He can still rock a Speedo

[@mirjanamilovic8550]

Molder hoćemo nastavak dosije x serije,i dalje si lep i zgodan !

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

And not one word about CALIFORNICATION...... He must really be pissed at Showtime... Hell, I dropped Showtime after they killed Californication.. I even had to look up which cable network Californication used to be on as I have totally cut the cord since then!!

[@alanmurray5963]

Kalifornia-X-Files and Zoolander. A true icon who seems like a thoroughly nice guy. The Truth is out there 🔥

[@AngelRodriguez-zm9rz]

"MOTHEFUKA"-californication😂

[@Stevenotfamous]

May not seem like it at the moment, but David is going to be a legend

[@davidj.4814]

I know The X-Files is a bigger deal but it's crazy how interviewers never talk about Californication, to me, one of the best series ever.(until the last two seasons)

[@tfonias]

I was pleasantly surprised by the Star Trek outfit..

[@mcjs8640]

Just booked tickets to see and meet the lovely David at his London gig in November. Will be the 13th time meeting him! 💜

[@bakermob29]

He will always be Hank Moody to me.

[@Allthingslife30]

Love you Agent Fox Mulder my favorite character and actor thanks for all the episodes of X files!

[@carlobalzer3238]

Bring back x files

[@Havanorange]

Again. 👍

[@corbinbrodie2636]

Had to laugh at Duchovny describing his poor drawing skills. Mine are also non-existent and if the subject comes up I always tell people "I can only draw stick men with balloons for feet".

[@MadMax-oy4zn]

The man himself Xfile 2024

[@amphetamean66X]

David is great and so funny in You People. What a great film!

[@MrMando]

Bring back the x-files!

[@robedmunds7163]

A great guy, wish I was wearing as well as him, though to be fair he started out better than me 🙂

[@JakNekon]

He was great in "Playing God" movie.

[@JonnyDIY]

Lol I said the exact same thing about David's outfit looking very "Star Trek" when I saw the thumbnail 😂🖖

[@tony1876]

David is one of my favorite actors. Legend

[@mictheory1]

David Duchovny should play a young Jean luc, in Picard! That shirt made him look like a Trekkie!

[@cindiqq2292]

David looked great in this sweater 😊 and he is funny!

[@markstevens9660]

I love American audiences ….they’re applauding the fact that he was a guest back in 2004 🤷🏼‍♂️ ….😳🤔

[@ccan_max5285]

Kepler looks awesome

[@mikec-hamilton]

Jimmy is so quick with the wit. We're going to edit this out. Lol

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Kimmel David duchovny people asking him about aliens racing awesomeness job interview

[@yw1971]

1:10 - What a coincidence that he had this book with him... Such a rare chance.

[@derekgonzalez9512]

X-Files was/is MY show. Loved it. Still do.