David Duchovny is writing and co-starring in a satire entitled Soapbox. The X-Files alum will play an aging soap actor. General Hospital star Laura Wright will join fellow soap stars Vincent Irizarry and Christopher Sean in the film.
Key Takeaways
- Soap operas are having a moment right now, and all of Hollywood wants to join in the fun.
- Vincent Irizarry (All My Children) and Christopher Sean (Days of our Lives) were announced first for David Duchovny’s new film.
- Laura Wright confirmed that she will also have a cameo in the project.
Wright Makes Cameo in David Duchovny’s Project
Wright caught wind of a report about Irizarry’s involvement in Soapbox. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to post, “Someone else may have a cameo in this movie as well.” Wright cheekily added two winky-faced emojis and raised-hand emojis.
This is Wright’s first appearance in a Hollywood movie since 2015. She previously appeared in a cameo in David O. Russell’s film Joy, which starred Robert De Niro, Diane Ladd, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Isabella Rossellini, and Virginia Madsen.
Vincent Irizarry Dishes About Soapy Satire
Soapbox is a satirical comedy about an aging soap opera, starring Duchovny. The rest of the movie’s details are currently unknown at this time. Duchovny co-wrote the project with Max Barbakow.
According to the synopsis on IMDb, Duchovny “finds himself caught in the absurdities of today’s culture wars.” Irizarry took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos of the film.
In his caption, he wrote, “It’s been a crazy, wild, fun several weeks shooting the comedic film Soapbox opposite David Duchovny, under the fantastic direction of Andrew Jay Cohen, with a stellar cast, namely Laverne Cox [Orange is the New Black], West Duchovny, Brian Huskey, Jimmi Simpson, Fred Melamed, Josh Bonzie, Jennifer Grey, and my dear friend and past Days of Our Lives alumnus, Christopher Sean.”
The actor added, “It was a joy working with them all.” Irizarry’s fellow soap stars and friends took to his post to share their excitement. Cameron Mathison (Drew, GH) shared a series of clapping emojis. Finola Hughes (Anna, GH) admitted that she “can’t wait.” Hughes previously appeared in a satirical soap opera movie, the 1991 comedy Soapdish.
Production for Soapbox started in March. The release date hasn’t been announced yet. Duchovny went viral for dressing in full drag in a lace top, a sequined skirt, and a blonde wig, which was an outtake from the film.
