The Cast and Crew of THE X-FILES Reunite For a Theme Song Music Video For Charity
Several cast members for the hit sci-fi series The X-Files reunited with members of the creative team for a music video that was shot virtually for charity. They recorded a special version of the show’s famous theme song and it includes fan-written lyrics.
The X-Files series executive producer Frank Spotnitz wanted to organize this to help the needy during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He challenged fans to write lyrics for the show’s instrumental theme song and the winning tune was written by fans Jennifer Large and Rebecca McDonald.
It’s silly but fun as it brought together 33 members of “The X-Files” cast and team, including David Duchovny (Fox Mulder), Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully), Mitch Pileggi (Walter Skinner), Robert Patrick (John Doggett), Annabeth Gish (Monica Reyes), James Pickens Jr. (Alvin Kersh), Laurie Holden (Marita Covarrubias), William B. Davis (Cigarette-Smoking Man), Nicholas Lea (Alex Krycek), Cary Elwes (Brad Follmer), creator Chris Carter, executive producer-writer Vince Gilligan, composer Mark Snow, director Michelle MacLaren and many others.
The video will raise funds for World Central Kitchen, an organization that focuses on assisting communities in crisis, to provide hot meals and creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty. The video includes a donate button and a message from Spotnitz outlining the work that the charity does.
Chris Carter said in a statement, “We wanted to gather ‘The X-Files’ family together during these trying times to put some hope and spirit back into the world. And use the occasion to give thanks and donations to those who need it most.”
Spotnitz add: “During lockdown I really wanted to find a way to do something positive, and we had a rare opportunity to get ‘The X-Files’ gang back together, so we hit upon this idea of putting lyrics to the theme tune – which had never been done before. It has been quite an amazing and amusing ride to put together this complex project and we’re honored that so many of our wonderful cast members and team have taken part. It’s been a real joy to reunite virtually with our friends and former colleagues, and we hope not only to bring a smile to many people, but also to help a worthwhile cause.”
Check out the video below!
Source: Variety