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Re-Opened Interview: William B. Davis (aka the Cigarette-Smoking Man)

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William B. Davis explains why the Smoking Man didn't really die in the season 11 finale.

This episode features a combined interview with William B. Davis, who played the Cigarette Smoking Man on The X-Files, discussing his character's role in the revival seasons, fan reactions to controversial plot points, and his theater work. Davis shares insights into the character's evolution, behind-the-scenes stories, and thoughts on the show's future.

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A conversational X-Files interview that balances lore, personality, and fan energy.

William B. Davis makes this interview easy to follow because he keeps returning to the Cigarette-Smoking Man's place in X-Files mythology, including the season 11 paternity reveal and the parts of that backstory that still sit a little out of reach.

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Hear William B. Davis talk through the season 11 revelation and the fan reaction around it.

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