 When Martin Schwab (I) (qv) was going to leave after the 8th  season in 2002 (he later reconsidered because Marian Mudder (qv)  was also leaving), there were rumors that his character would be  replaced by a new detective named Mulder, fresh out of the police  academy. Some speculation hinted at Rick Engelkes (qv) being  considered for the role, although this was never confirmed.