Though we might see more X-Files in 2018, Fox TV Execs cautioned that there are no deals in place yet.

With the TCA2017 (Television Critics Association) winter event in full swing, there’s been a lot of great new flowing out regarding various sci-fi TV properties: Freeform’s Beyond got picked up for a second season; Showtime revealed a release date (May 21) and episode count (18) for the upcoming Twin Peaks revival, and co-creator David Lynch even took to the stage to answer some questions; and Hulu provided a nice roundtable with their team for The Handmaid’s Tale. And now, Fox is getting into the action, dropping some promising news about the possbility of season 11 of X-Files.

According to THR, after the Fox panel, two Fox TV Execs Gary Newman and David Madden mentioned the additional seasons of both Scream Queens and Wayward Pines were in consideration. Then Madden added that “the goal is to have more X-Files ready in 2018.” He also said that in an ideal world, Fox will have more than six episodes to offer this time around, though he did offer a word of caution, saying that no deals have been put in place yet.

Also, Variety is reporting that Madden also said there are a lot of complex conversations to work through, “but we hope to be able to announce something very shortly.”

When official confirmation of a new series hit in 2015, X-Files fans around the world rejoiced.

Mulder and Scully’s first TV run may have gone off the rails before it ended after nine seasons, but countless people still had a special place for the show in their heart. These fans are also incredibly forgiving: the 2008 standalone film, I Want To Believe, was a major disappointment to most of us, but interest still remained despite [Click here to read more…]

UPDATE: 8-9-16 Season 11 of X-Files To Happen Soon-ish?

So, David Duchovny has joined the conversation regarding more X-files episodes:

Happy Birthday, Gillian. If you see Dana, tell her Fox says she might wanna polish up the ol’ badge soon-ish. Love, D — David Duchovny (@davidduchovny) August 9, 2016

Soon-ish? Sounds good to us!

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The six-episode revival of the X-Files (season 10) that aired earlier in the year turned out to be one of the network’s best performing series, particularly on-demand. And ever since the launch of those new X-Files episodes, Fox executives seem very interested in helping to bring us Season 11 of X-Files. And now, according to Deadline, more X-Files is even closer to happening.

At the TCA event yesterday, Fox Entertainment president David Madden said “We would love to do other seasons. There are significant talks with all three principals [Chris Carter, David Duchovny, and Gillian Anderson] … We are working hard, and would like to get a new season soon.”

More Episodes for Season 11 of X-Files

Madden wasn’t the only one talking about more X-Files. Fox TV Group chairman Dana Walden expressed interest in doing a larger order for a new season. “We would have liked to do more in the first place, but there were limitations. Gillian lives in the U.K. David in New York and Los Angeles. The show shoots in Vancouver. So it’s about coordinating a time when they can carve time to be in Vancouver.”

However, though they are interested in more episodes, Walden did say that it likely wouldn’t be a full, traditional season of television. “We’re in conversations where we can do more. I don’t see a full season of episodes, but I’d be happy to get 10 or 8 episodes.”

Creative Changes for Season 11 of X-Files?

Finally, though the 6-episode 10th season did produce strong ratings, it was met with mixed reviews from both critics and fans. This prompted Madden and Walden to be asked whether there would be creative changes if there was a new season of X-Files. To which Madden replied, “I actually think the season was strong. The episodes represent Chris and his team’s vision, and we will take our cue from them.” Walden added that “The show was off the air for a very long time. It was introduced to new viewers, and (the writers) had the challenge of filling in the mythology. Going forward, there won’t be the same obligation to reset the series.”

As a fan of the too-brief 10th season, I’m very excited to hear that Season 11 of X-Files is still a strong possibility. I’d love to see more, especially given the crazy cliffhanger from Season 10.

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