The X-Files: I Want to Believe

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(untitled)
File:XFiles2Poster.jpg
Directed byChris Carter
Written byFrank Spotnitz
Chris Carter
Produced byChris Carter
Frank Spotnitz
StarringDavid Duchovny
Gillian Anderson
CinematographyBill Roe
Music byMark Snow[1]
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
July 25 2008
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled X-Files sequel is the second feature film based on the TV series The X-Files, following the 1998 film of the same name. The sequel is directed by the TV series creator Chris Carter and written by Carter and Frank Spotnitz. The film was first anticipated in November 2001 to follow the conclusion of the ninth season of the TV series, but it remained in development hell for six years before entering production in December 2007 in Vancouver. The stars of the TV series, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, return to reprise their roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The premise of the film is not yet publicly known, but many of those involved, including Carter, Duchovny, and 20th Century Fox, have spoken of the film as one that would stand alone and be apart from the mythology of the TV series. The film is currently scheduled to be released on July 25 2008.

Plot

Due to the highly secretive nature of the project, very little is known about the movie's plot. It will take place six years after the events of the series.[1] It is also known that, unlike the first film, the plot will not focus on the series' ongoing "mythology" and will instead be a standalone thriller/horror story, similar to many of the "monster-of-the-week" episodes that were frequently seen in the TV series.[2][3]

In an interview published March 27, 2008, Chris Carter stated that the film would be consistent with the entire X-Files story arc, Scully's child William would "not go unconsidered" in the film, and that it "takes place in the present and uses a story envisioned when the series ended"[4][5].

Photos of Duchovny and Anderson embracing and kissing appeared on Internet fan sites in early March 2008, fueling speculation about a romantic subplot between their characters. Duchovny dismissed the rumors and described the kiss as a practical joke, adding "We staged that." [6]

Cast

Production

Development

In November 2001, the creators of the TV series The X-Files decided to pursue a second feature film adaptation of the series, following the 1998 film The X-Files. Creator Chris Carter was expected to collaborate with screenwriter Frank Spotnitz, who had co-written the first film, on a script for the follow-up. Production of the film was slated to begin after the completion of the ninth season, with a projected release in December 2003.[9] In April 2002, Carter reiterated his desire and the studio's desire to do a sequel film. He planned to write the script over the summer and begin production in spring or summer 2003 for a 2004 release.[10] Carter described the film as being stand-alone, "We're looking at the movies as stand-alones. They're not necessarily going to have to deal with the mythology."[11] Director Rob Bowman, who had directed episodes of The X-Files in the past, expressed an interest in filming the sequel in July 2002.[12]

In April 2004, actor David Duchovny, who starred as Agent Fox Mulder in the series, said he was waiting for the film's production to begin, explaining that Carter had signed off on the premise. Duchovny said of the delay, "So now it's just a matter of making sure everybody can get together at the same time and do it."[13] The following November, Carter revealed that the project was in the negotiation stage, explaining, "Because it's a sequel, there are peculiar and specific kinds of negotiations that are holding us up."[14] Duchovny spoke of the premise for the yet-produced film in 2005, "Mulder and Scully investigate one particular case that has nothing to do with alien life. It has to do with supernatural stuff."[15] He also explained, "I think we're going back to the 'monster of the week' type feel, where if you're not an avid fan and don't understand the mythology you can still come to it and get the movie." Duchovny and Carter planned to begin production in winter 2005 to be released in summer 2006.[16] The following April, Duchovny admitted the lack of a script, adding that Carter would have it ready by early next year.[17]

In May 2006, Frank Spotnitz ascribed the continued delay to legal matters between Chris Carter and 20th Century Fox. The screenwriter anticipated, "Once the legal issues are over with, we will go on with it. I'm hoping it will get resolved soon."[18] By April 2007, Spotnitz confirmed that a script was finally in development.[19] The following October, the studio officially announced the production of the sequel film, whose premise would be kept under wraps.[3]

Filming

The film was shot in Vancouver and Pemberton, in British Columbia, Canada. According to Spotnitz, the script was written specifically for these locations.[6] Filming began in December 2007 in Vancouver under the direction of Chris Carter,[20] and shooting finished on March 11th, 2008.[21][6]

In a teaser trailer shown at Wondercon on February 23, 2008, the date July 25, 2008 was shown at the very end, which was the only text in the trailer.[22]

On March 27, 2008, the horror film site Bloody-Disgusting.com reported a bootleg video of the official teaser trailer was uploaded by a user on Youtube. [23]

Done One

The code name "Done One" was used as the film's working title during filming, with location signs labeled as "Done One Productions".[6] The Directors Guild production list for British Columbia [2] lists a project named Done One, with the director listed as Rich Tracers, an anagram of the sequel's actual director Chris Carter. "The Crying Box Productions" is listed as the production company, instead of Carter's usual "Ten Thirteen Productions".[24][25] The Hollywood Reporter has posted a series of information sheets regarding upcoming studio films, and the 20th Century Fox fact sheet refers to the film as X-Files: Done One.[26]

References

  1. ^ Filming of The X-Files sequel wraps
  2. ^ a b c d Gregg Goldstein (2007-12-06). "Threesome mark spots for 'X-Files'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Official X-Files 2 Announcement!". IGN. 2007-10-31. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ 'X-Files' creator spills some details about film - CNN.com
  5. ^ Chris Carter Reveals Latest X-Files movie Secrets at the 25th Annual Paley Fest, iF Magazine, 2008-3-27
  6. ^ a b c d Glen Schaefer (2008-03-12). "Filming of the X-Files sequel wraps". Vancouver Province. Retrieved 2008-03-12. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Lesnick, Silas (23 February 2008). "WonderCon: New X-Files 2 Footage Shown!". {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b Byron Perry (2007-12-12). "Callum Keith Rennie, Adam Godley". Variety. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "X-Files Cast and Crew Talk New Movie & New Season". IGN. 2001-11-10. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Christopher Allan Smith (2002-04-11). "Carter sheds light on X-FILES 2". Cinescape. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Brian Linder (2002-05-09). "Carter Talks X-Files Sequel". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Bowman Up For X-Files 2". Sci Fi Wire. 2002-07-02. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Duchovny expects second 'X-Files' movie". USA Today. 2004-04-08. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Paul Davidson (2004-11-23). "Hope for an X-Files 2". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ William Keck (2005-01-11). "Actors make rounds at Critics' Choice". USA Today. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ Paul Davidson (2005-01-19). "Duchovny Hopes for a Couple More X-Files". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Jeff Otto (2005-04-06). "David Duchovny Talks X-Files". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ Mike Szymanski (2006-05-19). "Spotnitz Writing X-Files 2". Sci Fi Wire. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ Paul Davidson (2007-04-27). "X-Files 2: Too Early to Celebrate". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ Pamela McClintock (2007-10-31). "Fox sets date for 'X-Files' sequel". Variety. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "Duchovny and two co-writers announce new X-Files feature film". Canadian Press. 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2008-03-12. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ SciFi.com, http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=49131
  23. ^ Bloody-Disgusting.com, http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11752
  24. ^ Diva, "Exclusive: The X-Files 2 Starts Shooting Dec. 10, ComingSoon.net (Oct. 29, 2007).
  25. ^ Erik Davis, "'X-Files 2' Gets Ready to Roll This December", Cinematical, Oct. 29, 2007.
  26. ^ "Domestic film"

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