This DuchovnyNet archive page documents the Return to Me Showtime Special from Winter 2000, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the romantic comedy film starring David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, and Carroll O'Connor. The Showtime special aired around the time of the film's theatrical release and included an exclusive video interview filmed on the Chicago production set.
Return to Me (2000)
Return to Me is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Bonnie Hunt, in which David Duchovny plays Bob Rueland, a Chicago architect who falls in love with a woman who has received his late wife's heart as a transplant. The film also starred Minnie Driver, Carroll O'Connor, David Alan Grier, and James Belushi in a warm ensemble that made the most of its Chicago setting.
The film was a significant departure from Duchovny's X-Files persona, showcasing his capacity for gentle romantic drama and comedic warmth. His performance was widely praised by critics who were pleased to see him demonstrate range outside of the paranormal thriller genre.
The Showtime Special
The Showtime behind-the-scenes special featured exclusive footage from the Chicago set, interviews with the cast, and a closer look at the collaborative creative process between director Bonnie Hunt and her ensemble. The special included a video clip interview with Duchovny in which he spoke about the appeal of the story and the pleasures of working on a romantic comedy after years of dramatic intensity on The X-Files.