Well, good news if a second X-Files movie ever does get off the ground — it won’t deal with the show mythology that eventually all but* ruined the series:
“No, we’re not going into the mythology [in the sequel],” Spotnitz said. “One of the things that was exciting about doing it is to not make it a mythology story, and it’s like one of the stand-alone episodes. It’s a bit scary. Of course, we will catch up with the characters and what is going on in their lives, but it’s not about the alien conspiracy. It’s not about that.”
From Sci-Fi Wire.
I find something else Spotnitz says quite interesting:
“David, Gillian and I, and even Chris Carter, all have deals in place, and once the legal issues are over with, we will go on with it,” Spotnitz said. “I’m hoping it will get resolved soon.”
It’s that “even Chris Carter” business. As if Spotnitz had to wait for the interviewer to stop laughing and then add, “No, no, really. Even Chris Carter has a deal in place.” I mean, I know the man hasn’t produced anything lately, but still.
I’m being generous here. Season 9 of The X-Files was just painful to watch. Though watch I did.