We’re just under three months from getting brand newX-Filesepisodes. And that’s still too long to wait. Fox knows this, so to help with the agonizing anticipation, the network has released a new poster and two new pieces of promo art featuring the return of everyone’s favorite supernatural investigators Mulder and Scully. We also get a new look atSkinnerand The Cigarette Smoking Man.
These latest images came courtesy ofMitch Pileggi’s Twitter account. He is set to reprise his role as FBI Asst. Dir. Walter Skinner alongsideDavid DuchovnyandGillian Andersonin their iconic roles as FBI AgentsFox MulderandDana Scully. X-Files returns to FOX with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 24 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), following the NFC Championship Game, and continuing with its time period premiere on Monday, Jan. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
These new episodes ofX-Filesare set thirteen years after the original run. The next mind-bending chapter of this popular sci-fi drama is a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producerChris Carter. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history. And as we can see in these latest images, Mulder and Scully certainly have a lot of catching up to do, both on and off the investigative field.
David Duchovny,Gillian AndersonandMitch Pileggiwill be joined by original series starsAnnabeth Gishas Monica Reyes,William B. Davisas “Cigarette Smoking Man” and the computer hackers known as The Lone Gunman, Ringo Langly (Dean Haglund), Frohike (Tom Braidwood) and Byers (Bruce Harwood). The all-new episodes will feature appearances byguest stars, includingJoel McHale(Community),Robbie Amell(The Flash),Lauren Ambrose(Dig, Six Feet Under),Annabeth Gish(The Bridge), Annet Mahendru (The Americans),Rhys Darby(Flight of the Conchords),Kumail Nanjiani(Silicon Valley). Check out the trailer and poster, and stay tuned for more onThe X-Files.
The X-Filesoriginally premiered in September 1993. On the air for 9 seasons, the sci-fi series went from cult favorite to global hit, and has became one of the most successful TV dramas of all time. The show has earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody Award. The story follows FBI special agents Scullyand Mulde as they investigate unexplained cases for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena. Take a look at these latest images. What do you think? Should we still trust no one!
