Ready for some Californication! David Duchovny and Natascha McElhone film scenes for new series in Los Angeles



It must be tough to get back in the saddle after a break between seasons.

But David Duchovny and Natsacha McElhone looked raring to go as they got ready to film some Californication in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The hit show may be entering its seventh, and potentially final, series on Showtime, but the on-screen couple seemed as excited as ever.

Back in the saddle: David Duchovny and Natascha McElhone filming a new series of Californication on Wednesday

David, who plays the show's crisis prone main character Hank Moody, looked in good shape for a 52-year-old in a casual ensemble of green shirt, jeans and smart brown leather shoes.

But it was his English co-star who was easier on the eye in a blue dress, denim jacket and knee-high stack-heeled boots.

In many ways the 43-year-old is the show's secret weapon, with her architect character Karen Van Der Beek proving to be an effective foil for her on-off boyfriend.

Shady lady: But there was no mistaking saucy Natascha despite the fact she was wearing sunglasses Well built: Natascha plays architect Karen Van Der Beek on the popular Showtime programme

Rearly impressive: It is easy to see why she is so popular with the show's burgeoning fanbase Happy to assist: David was seen standing alongside co-star Pam Adlon It will not be until next year fans get to see the fruit of their labours, though it promises to maintain its usual high standard, with Heather Graham booked to portray a mystery woman from Hank's past and Mary Lynn Rajskub playing a neurotic writer

It also seems his character is going to get a sidekick, as Oliver Cooper is to play Levon, a budding author who worms his way into his life, with predictably hilarious results Golden Globe winner David, whose mother Meg hails from Aberdeen, Scotland, clearly saw a bit of himself in his famous sexaholic character when he decided to star in the show. Friendly fellow: He could not resist playfully getting to grips with Pam

Not bad for 52: David looked in good shape for his age as he ran across a bridge during filming Hanky cranky: He did not look too amused as a young cast member cracked a funny as she walked past

For back in 2008, he sought treatment at rehab for his sex addiction, only after heartbroken Leoni discovered his indiscretions and threatened to divorce him.

That same year, he is understood to have discovered explicit text messages on his 46-year-old wife's mobile phone sent by actor Billy Bob Thornton, the former husband of Angelina Jolie.

David and Téa, who have a daughter Madelaine West, 14, and son Kyd, 10, soon reunited but then split again in June 2011.

Meanwhile: Mother-of-three Natascha was looking after her boy Rex on the set of the show

Patience is a virtue: And the four-year-old needed plenty of it as he waited on the sidelines



