"The last negotiations took about five months, so it could be a while before we figure out how to do this." Said Chris Carter. New and longtime X-Files enthusiasts, however satisfied they might be with Fox's six-episode revival, are likely wondering what comes next for the famous franchise in the wake of the open-ended finale.
From the Hollywood Reporter: An almost direct continuation of the Jan. 24 opener, "My Struggle II" revisited the series' developing mythology and quickly careened toward a bigger cliffhanger than many likely expected. Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson), who barely shared a frame in the hour-long episode, were tasked with stopping a Syndicate-sponsored pandemic. It looked like they were going to be successful until a rather conspicuous UFO appeared over a panicked Washington, D.C., engulfing the pair in a bright light before the episode cut to black. It made the opening titles tagline "This is the end" that much more confusing.
Given the lack of closure, network and studio interest in keeping the property alive, and relatively strong ratings, it's natural to assume that this is not actually the end. Even going into the revival, the best-case scenario was that some version of the show would live on — be it more event series with the original stars or a spinoff around junior agents played by Lauren Ambrose and Robbie Amell. The latter, at least, seemed a little more feasible given Anderson and Duchovny's other obligations. ("Trying to find a time for all of them to pick up and move for a period of time back to Vancouver was just really challenging," Fox TV Group CEO and chairman Dana Walden told The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the premiere.)
So is that all there is? Clearly not. Creator Chris Carter, who's kept quiet on the X-Files' future prospects these past few weeks, hopped on the phone with THR to shed a little light on what's next for the franchise.
You can read the interview here.
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