The “Scully Effect” And Other Things You Never Knew About The X-Files

Some Of The Guest Stars Are Unbelievable

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It’s shocking to see all the actors who got a start on The X-FIles. The show was so popular that it could launch the profile and career of any actor in the ’90s. Seth Green was a notable stoner who leads Mulder to a secret government airfield in season one. Felicity Huffman, Jack Black, Ryan Reynolds, Michael Buble, Lucy Lui and Luke Wilson are just a few others.

A surprising amount of Breaking Bad characters also had guest spots on The X-Files. Bryan Cranston starred in a “Monster of the Week” episode, and both Aaron Paul and Dean Thomas were extras in episodes. Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, was a writer on the show too.