David Duchovny of “X-Files” hosts “Secrets Declassified,” exploring real government secrets. Premieres today!
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Now ready for some real-life riddles?
With his brand-new History Channel series, “Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny,” actor David Duchovny, always connected to the mysterious Fox Mulder of “The X-Files,” is exploring the field of actual government secrets.
What is the focus of the show?
Starting today, Friday, April 4th, this ten-episode series delves deeply into recently leaked information on covert government operations over history.
At 64, Duchovny brings his trademark mystery to the examination of events that sometimes straggle the line between recorded reality and fantastical fiction.
Duchovny finds these secrets fascinating.
The “strange-than-fiction” quality of these actual events captivates him, he says.
Although governments sometimes have justifiable reasons for hiding, he notes that the techniques used might range from the absolutely “horrifying to ridiculous.”
The first episode looks at an always popular topic: Area 51 and the ongoing conspiracy theories around it.
Does his “X-Files” job imply he actually works as a conspiracy theorist?
Fascinatingly, Duchovny himself does not follow grand, all-encompassing theories even though he presents a clear believer in conspiracies.
He finds it hard to imagine how big-scale secrets could really be hidden. He even avoids talking about preferred conspiracy theories among “X-Files” viewers.
Regarding the ongoing appeal of “The X-Files,” what are his impressions?
Duchovny acknowledges he can’t completely explain the show’s ongoing appeal, even though he is aware of its special and timeless quality that made him a household name.
Apart from performing, he stays a busy artist with a new music album and a poetry book scheduled for publication later this year.
He says he prefers the immersion of music documentaries over the rabbit holes of online conspiracy theories and struggles to really understand the idea of “downtime”.
Does he get excited about learning more secrets?
Duchovny says he is “anxious and interested” about future government deletions and how they could support next seasons of “Secrets Declassified.”
He notes wisely that many people find the appeal of conspiracy theories more convincing than the real truth.
You can view when? Premier tonight, Friday, April 4th, at 10 p.m. ET on the History Channel, “Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny”.
Quick Facts: Secrets Declassified
- Host: David Duchovny
- Premieres: Today, April 4th
- Channel: History Channel
- Focus: Declassified government secrets
- First Episode Topic: Area 51