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Series: The X-Files
Release Date: July 25, 2008
Year: 2008
Runtime: TBA
Budget: TBA
Written by: Chris Carter & Frank Spotnitz
Produced by: Chris Carter & Frank Spotnitz
Directed by: Chris Carter
First poster image

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is the second feature film based on the TV series The X-Files, following the 1998 film of the same name. The sequel was directed, co-written and co-produced by the TV series creator Chris Carter, with Frank Spotnitz's collaboration in the writing and producing of the movie. The stars of the TV series, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, return to reprise their roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

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 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.

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[edit] Plot

Due to the highly secretive nature of the project, very little is known about the film's plot. It has been confirmed that, unlike the first film, the plot will not focus on the series' ongoing "mythology" but 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. It is also known that the film will be set in 2008 - six years after the events of the series - and, according to Chris Carter, will be consistent with the entire story arc of The X-Files, as Scully's child, William, will "not go unconsidered" in the movie.

Fan speculation regarding possible elements of the plot was fueled by sets of controversial photos, one involving a werewolf "monster" and another featuring shots of Duchovny and Anderson embracing and kissing. Members of the movie's production crew have dismissed the rumors surrounding those scenes, however, claiming that they were intentionally staged.

Despite the secrecy of the film's plot, the summary of an official novelization of the film has already been released and it reveals details of the film's plot:

"When a group of women are abducted in the wintry hills of rural Virginia, the only clues to their disappearance are the grotesque human remains that begin to turn up in snow banks along the highway. With officials desperate for any lead, a disgraced priest's questionable "visions" send local police on a wild goose chase and straight to a bizarre secret medical experiment that may or may not be connected to the women's disappearance. It's a case right out of The X-Files. But the FBI closed down its investigations into the paranormal years ago. And the best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere...and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it!"

In an article published in the July 2008 edition of SFX magazine, Spotnitz revealed that Mulder had been living in a "neat, plank-walled bungalow" constructed for the filming of this movie.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Production

[edit] 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. Carter was expected to collaborate with 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 of the TV series, with a projected release in December 2003. 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. 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." Director Rob Bowman, who had directed episodes of The X-Files in the past as well as the 1998 film, expressed an interest in filming the sequel in July 2002.

In April 2004, Duchovny 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." 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."

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." 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. The following April, Duchovny admitted to a lack of a script, adding that Carter would have it ready by early next year.

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." By April 2007, Spotnitz confirmed that a script was finally in development. The following October, the studio officially announced the production of the sequel film, whose premise would be kept under wraps.

[edit] Filming

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

[edit] Title

The code name, Done One, was used as the film's working title during filming, with location signs labeled as "Done One Productions." The Directors Guild production list for British Columbia listed 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" was listed as the production company, instead of Carter's usual "Ten Thirteen Productions." The Hollywood Reporter posted a series of information sheets regarding upcoming studio films, and the 20th Century Fox fact sheet referred to the film as The X-Files: Done One.

On April 16, 2008, the official title of the film was announced: The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Carter referred to the title as a "natural title", saying that it pertained to "a story that involves the difficulties in mediating faith and science. 'I Want to Believe.' It really does suggest Mulder's struggle with his faith." Carter also said that he and Spotnitz settled upon the title as soon as they started writing the screenplay. This title is a popular phrase among fans of The X-Files. It is featured on the poster above Mulder's desk, both in this film and in the TV series.

[edit] Music

The score to the film was composed by series veteran Mark Snow. He recorded the score with the Hollywood Studio Symphony in May 2008 at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox in Century City, California. There will also be a new version of the theme music performed by UNKEL during the end credits of the movie.

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[edit] Publicity Photos

Mulder & Scully

Mulder & Scully at FBI Office (1)

Mulder & Scully at FBI Office (2)

Mulder & Scully at FBI Office (3)

Mulder in the field

Agent Drummy

[edit] Trailers

First theatrical trailer
Second theatrical trailer

Two teaser trailers were screened at science fiction conventions in early 2008, one of which was shown at Wondercon on February 23, 2008, and had the date July 25, 2008 appearing at the very end as the only text within the trailer. Both teaser trailers were subsequently bootlegged and released onto various video sharing sites.

On March 27, 2008, the horror film site, "Bloody Disgusting," reported that a bootleg video of an official theatrical trailer had been uploaded by a user on YouTube. The theatrical trailer was first publicly released after midnight on May 12, 2008, following a period of downtime on the official website. A second theatrical trailer debuted online on June 4, 2008. On June 13, this second trailer will officially debut in cinemas, released with the film The Happening.

In both of the threatrical trailers, Mulder is shown telling Scully, "I need you on this with me." This may be a reference to the 1998 movie, the only previous production of The X-Files in which Mulder tells Scully, "I need you on this."

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