- Duchovny feels like he discovered Angelina Jolie while casting for “Playing God”
- “Playing God” is a 1997 film directed by Andy Wilson, written by Mark Haskell Smith
- Jolie starred in several films before and after “Playing God”
So, get this, my friends. David Duchovny, Mr. Mulder himself, has a wild claim to fame. He thinks he discovered Angelina Jolie. Yup, you heard that right. In an interview with SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Duchovny spilled the beans about how he felt like he unearthed a hidden gem while casting for the 1997 film ‘Playing God.’
Picture this: Duchovny is sitting in on casting sessions, probably sipping on a latte or something, when in walks Angelina Jolie. According to him, it was like a scene out of a movie. He just knew, deep down in his bones, that she was destined for stardom. So he did what any good casting director would do – he told everyone within earshot that they had to cast her. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Now, ‘Playing God’ wasn’t exactly an Oscar winner, but it had a pretty solid cast. Alongside Duchovny and Jolie, you had Timothy Hutton, Michael Massee, Peter Stormare, and a bunch of other faces you’d probably recognize from somewhere. The movie itself was about a surgeon who takes a dive into the shady world of underground medicine. Sounds thrilling, right?
Before ‘Playing God,’ Jolie had already dipped her toes into the acting world with a handful of films. But it was this role that really catapulted her into the spotlight. From there, she went on to star in a ton of big-name movies like ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,’ and a whole slew of others that you’ve probably watched on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
So, next time you watch ‘Playing God,’ remember that David Duchovny is out there somewhere patting himself on the back for discovering Angelina Jolie. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover the next big star the next time you’re casting for a movie. Keep those eyes peeled, my friends. You never know what hidden talent is just waiting to be found. And if you do, remember to thank me for the inspiration. Cheers!
