'The X-Files' revival is being revived for another 10 episodes on Fox
The truth is still out there, and so is The X-Files. Fox has renewed the beloved sci-fi franchise for another season, following the ratings success of last year's revival.
Season 11 will once again be executive-produced by creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their roles as FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
The upcoming season will feature 10 episodes -- up from the six episode order the show received for Season 10. The event series is set to air during the 2017-2018 season, with production to begin this summer.
“Iconic characters, rich storytelling, bold creators – these are the hallmarks of great TV shows. And they are some of the reasons why The X-Files has had such a profound impact on millions of fans worldwide,” said David Madden, President of Fox Broadcasting Company.
“Chris’ creativity, along with the brilliant work of David and Gillian, continue to propel this pop culture phenomenon, and we can’t wait to see what fresh mysteries Mulder and Scully uncover in this next chapter of The X-Files.”
Last year's revival drew an average multiplatform audience of nearly 16 million viewers and was last season’s No. 2 broadcast drama.
The show originally premiered in September 1993, and over the course of its original nine-season run, earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody Award.
