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Every pilot-casting season starts with a flurry of offers to a handful of actors who quickly become the season's most sought-after leads.

The hottest names at the top of pilot wish lists this year include Julianne Moore, Maria Bello, Christina Applegate, Matt Dillon and Jason Isaacs. All have received multiple offers.

Moore, a four-time Oscar nominee who recently tested the TV waters with a guest-starring turn on NBC's "30 Rock," has been pursued for at least two pilots so far: NBC's "Prime Suspect" remake and another redo, ABC's direct-to-series "Scoundrels," based on the New Zealand series "Outrageous Fortune."

Both projects, as well as NBC's "Chase," a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced fugitive-apprehension drama pilot, are showcases for a strong female lead character, which explains the producers' desire to go after accomplished actresses.

Bello also has been approached for the police detective role originated by Helen Mirren in "Suspect," while "Scoundrels" also went after Demi Moore.

The actresses approached for "Chase" include Bello, Tea Leoni and Applegate, who also had an offer for CBS' female-centered comedy pilot "Open Books."

Dillon, who largely has steered clear of TV even as his younger brother has found fame in "Entourage," had gotten feelers for NBC's new take on "The Rockford Files" from "House" creator David Shore, and he was talked about for "Ridealong," "The Shield" creator Shawn Ryan's cop drama at Fox.

Isaacs, a hot item since wrapping the Showtime series "Brotherhood" in 2008, had to skip last year's pilot season because of his commitment to the "Harry Potter" movies, in which he plays Lucius Malfoy. He also has been in talks for "Ridealong" and was approached for the lead on ABC's cop-drama pilot "187 Detroit."

While most actors on the hot lists flirt with the idea but ultimately end up passing, one or two a year take the plunge. Recent examples include Simon Baker, now star of CBS' hit sophomore dramedy "The Mentalist"; Peter Krause, who recently segued from ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money" to NBC's "Parenthood"; and Applegate, who, after years of turning down scripts, said yes to ABC's "Samantha Who?" which lasted two seasons.

U.S. actor David Duchovny says everything is great at home with his wife, whom he had previously separated from then reconciled with, and their two children.

"I had to leave them this morning to come here -- that's tough," Duchovny told People magazine Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of his movie "The Joneses."

Duchovny married actress Tea Leoni in 1997, but the couple announced last fall they had split up after the actor entered rehab to be treated for sex addiction.

"Everything is great," he said of his home life, describing Leoni as a "great partner, wife, and mother."

Looking very much like their love is still alive, David Duchovny and Tea Leoni were spotted having a blast at the beach in Malibu yesterday afternoon (July 19).

The “Californication” stud and his “Spanglish” sweetie looked very much enamored with each other as they laughed and splashed in the ocean, even bringing out a boogie board at one point.

Once they were done playing around, David and Tea took a stroll down the beach with their daughter Madelaine and afterwards Duchovny gave his lady a foot massage.

The day before, Tea and David were spotted holding hands as they walked through Malibu on their way to Nobu for a romantic dinner date.

U.S. actor David Duchovny and his wife, actress Tea Leoni, are attempting to maintain a close relationship despite being separated, sources say.

An unidentified friend of the "Californication" actor said the two TV and film stars still love one another and are attempting to maintain a close relationship for their two children, People.com reported Sunday.

"Their relationship has really improved," the friend said. "They're still in love. They very much care for each other and whatever happens they are working it out for the kids."

Duchovny and Leoni, who starred in "Jurassic Park III" and "Deep Impact," are the parents to 7-year-old son Kyd and 10-year-old daughter Madeline.

"Their first priority through everything was staying close for their kids and making life as great as it can be for them," an anonymous source offered. "They'll always be a family."

People.com said the couple reported their separation in 2008 after Duchovny voluntarily sought help for sex addiction.

The parted ways last year, but it sounds like David Duchovny and wife Téa Leoni are eager to give married life another go.

After being treated for sex addiction amidst the split, the "X-Files" star and his lovely actress lady are said to be renewing their marital vows this November.

“They’ve been married for 12 years and like most of us have had their ups and downs, but they really want to put the past behind them and renew their vows. They want to draw a line under things and make a fresh start," ” an insider told the Daily Express.

The source added, “They went through a tough time but have reignited that spark. David realizes how close he came to losing it all so he especially wants to have their family and closest friends on hand to witness his second chance at happiness.”