Following the success of Fox’s 24 limited series, the network is looking to bring back another iconic drama series, The X-Files.
Fox TV Group chairman Gary Newman today confirmed chatter that the
network is in talks for a new installment of Chris Carter’s cult
supernatural drama, which starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.
Newman went on to say he was “hopeful” about the outcome. Carter hinted
at a possible reboot in the summer, acknowledging he had had
conversations with Fox and 20th Century Fox TV, the studio behind X-Files.
The series already spawned a movie franchise, and there also has been a
fan campaign to extend that franchise with another movie.
Later, fellow Fox TV Group chairman Dana Walden said that the
conversations so far have been only logistical, looking at windows when
the key X-Files players, creator Carter and stars Duchovny and Anderson, are available. She confirmed that a potential X-Files
followup will star the original leading duo of Duchovny and
Anderson. There have been no creative discussions yet about what that
new series might be.
“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
After
the panel, when Newman spoke with reporters, I asked him what the
progress was of a potential series, and who would actually be attached.
“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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After the Fox TCA exec session panel, Newman spoke with reporters:“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
After
the panel, when Newman spoke with reporters, I asked him what the
progress was of a potential series, and who would actually be attached.
“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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After
the panel, when Newman spoke with reporters, I asked him what the
progress was of a potential series, and who would actually be attached.
“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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“What I can say is that if this happens, it’ll be with David [Duchovny (Mulder)] and Gillian [Anderson (Scully)] reprising their roles,” Newman said. “[X-FILES creator] Chris [Carter] is interest, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling is very difficult. David has his show, Gillian is doing something in the UK. I really don’t know how fast it can happen, but there are ongoing conversation happening.”
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