64 - Dean Haglund Interview

What this episode covers

Fresh from his starring role in the 2nd episode of the eleventh season of 'The X-Files', Dean Haglund (@Dhaglund), known to sci-fi fans as The Lone Gunmen's Richard 'Ringo' Langly joins Lee Hutchison (@Lee_Nostromo) over the podphone.Dean Haglund talks with us about what inspired him to become an actor and comedian and those early experiences in the Canadian comedy and film industry. What the audition process was like as they looked to cast The Lone Gunmen and how their roles continued to expand and what it was like working on set with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Looking back on The Lone Gunmen spin-off and it's place in history, starring alongside fellow comic Michael McKean and what a great man Vince Gilligan is. Coming back to The X-Files in 'Babylon' and 'This' and how Dean nearly missed out on returning to the show and the shooting process for 'This'. The evolution of conspiracy theories over the years from the 90's to Trump era and what it's like to share a space with the infamous Alex Jones of InfoWars.Life after The X-Files as a podcaster, documenterian, artist and comedian and moving down under to Australia.Find out what Dean is up to on the following platforms...Official website -  www.deanhaglund.com, Instagram - @Deanhaglund, Twitter - @dhaglund, Facebook - Dean Haglund Page & tune into his podcast www.chillpakhollywood.com

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