The X-Files (season 11)

The X-Files (season 11)

Season 11 poster
Starring David Duchovny
Gillian Anderson
Mitch Pileggi
Country of origin United States
Release
Original network Fox
Season chronology

The eleventh season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files is slated to air sometime during the 2017–18 television season on Fox. The season follows newly re-instated Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). The season's storyline will pick up directly after last season's finale and the search for Mulder and Scully's son William will be a main story arc for the season.[1]

Production

Background

In May 2015, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, co-star David Duchovny stated that if the 2016 revival were successful, he would be interested in another renewal, stating, "I would be open to doing another cycle. I don't know that I could do a 20-episode version of this show at this point in my life, and I don't know that Gillian could. But I think everybody is open ended on what happens after this. Certainly, we didn't bring it back with the idea of ending it."[2] At the 2016 Television Critics Association panel for the series, creator Chris Carter stated, "If we do well in the ratings, I can't imagine we wouldn't be asked to do more."[3] Fox Television Group chairman and CEO Gary Newman stated that he and fellow executive Dana Walden would be open to another renewal, stating, "We would love to do this again, so we'd be on board if schedules can be worked out."[4] In an interview with Variety prior to the premiere, co-star Gillian Anderson, Duchovny, and Walden stated their willingness for another renewal.[5] In an interview with TV Guide, Carter reaffirmed plans for more episodes, but stressed that everyone involved is waiting on the success of the season.[6] In May 2016, Walden confirmed that there had been conversations about an eleventh season possibly for the 2017–18 television season.[7]

On April 20, 2017, Fox officially announced that The X-Files would be returning for an eleventh season of ten episodes, which would air in the 2017–18 television season after filming in mid-2017.[8]

Writing

The writing staff for the eleventh season consists of Chris Carter, Glen Morgan, Darin Morgan, James Wong, and newcomers who were all previously part of The X-Files production staff, Gabe Rotter (writers assistant), Benjamin Van Allen (writers assistant) and Brad Follmer (Carter's personal assistant).[9] In August 2017, it was announced that two female writers were added to the staff.[10] The season, consisting of 10 episodes, will have two mythology episodes and eight standalone episodes.[1]

Casting

In addition to Duchovny and Anderson, Mitch Pileggi has been confirmed to reprise his role, as Walter Skinner.[11] Also returning are William B. Davis as Cigarette Smoking Man and Annabeth Gish as Monica Reyes.[1][12]

Filming

Filming began in August 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the previous season was filmed, along with the show's original five seasons.[13] After controversy sparked regarding the lack of female writers or directors on the series, it was announced in August 2017 that Carol Banker, a script supervisor on the original series who also directed an episode of The Lone Gunmen, and Holly Dale were added as directors.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Schwartz, Terri (August 8, 2017). "What to Expect from The X-Files: Season 11". IGN. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ Hibberd, James (May 26, 2015). "The X-Files: David Duchovny Says the New Script Made Him Cry". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ Hibberd, James (January 15, 2016). "X-Files Creator Admits Second Movie Was a Misstep". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ Prudom, Laura (January 15, 2016). "'The X-Files' Creator Says Revival Is a Chance to 'Prove That the Show Has More Life' In It". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  5. ↑ Berkshire, Geoff (January 19, 2016). "'The X-Files': How Fox Revived Mulder and Scully's Search for the Truth". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ Gennis, Sadie (January 21, 2016). "The X-Files' Chris Carter Is Already Preparing for More Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (May 16, 2016). "The X-Files Update: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chris Carter 'On Board' For Season 11, Per Fox CEO". TVLine. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ Patten, Dominic (April 20, 2017). "‘The X-Files’ Coming Back Again For New Event Series Next Season". Deadline. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  9. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (June 26, 2017). "The X-Files Season 11 Writers Revealed: Who's Back? Who's Missing?". TVLine. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  10. 1 2 Ausiello, Michael (August 7, 2017). "The X-Files Season 11 Update: 2 Female Directors Join Fox Revival". TVLine. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 19, 2017). "‘The X-Files’: Mitch Pileggi Set To Return For Season 11 Of Fox Series". Deadline. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  12. ↑ Kennedy, Michael (August 7, 2017). "X-Files: Annabeth Gish Announces Season 11 Return". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  13. ↑ Mooney, Harrison (August 3, 2017). "David Duchovny, X-Files return to Vancouver as shooting for 11th season begins". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
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