Chris Carter Has Written a Script for a Third X-FILES Film!
The X-Files is about to make a big comeback on TV with a new revival miniseries that will consist of six episodes. If that does well, there’s a good chance that the franchise will continue. Not only as a series but maybe even a third film as well. In fact, in a recent interview with THR, creator Chris Carter reveals that he has already written a script for a third movie!
“I actually wrote a third movie, just because I was interested in the idea of where that might go. I let my wife read the third movie, and she said, ‘I think not for television’."
The script he wrote has nothing to do with the six episodes that will air later this movie, but it would give Mulder and Scully a new journey to embark on. Carter went on to say that even though the script is on the table and ready to go, he would still like to continue the series. He explains:
"I'm waiting for Fox to come back and ask for more. Then we'll talk about it."
It could very well happen. One of the biggest obstacles that they’d have to figure out is being about to get David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson back to reprise their roles because they are already so busy doing other stuff. Fox CEO Gary Newman said:
"The biggest impediment to going forward with The X-Files was the schedules of David and Gillian. Even the other night at the premiere, we were all laughing and joking about doing this again."
If they really want to make it happen again and keep the series going… they will find a way. Hopefully they do!