Here's a quick XF2 FAQ:
- When will the movie be released? July 25, 2008.
- What's it about? XF2 will be a standalone story, similar to the "Monster Of The Week" episodes that were among the most popular of the TV series. Based on the trailer, it looks like the plot may revolve around an FBI manhunt led by a psychic (Billy Connelly). The tentative title, "Done One", provides few clues, and I'm guesssing FOX will find a more marketable title down the line.
- Are David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson both back? Yes. And they'll be directed by series creator Chris Carter, who resolved his beef with Fox over syndication royalties last year. Carter also co-wrote the screenplay along with series veteran Frank Spotnitz.
- Will the movie have any appeal to non-fans? FOX is banking on it. The film was written to appeal to a mass audience, rather than exclusively to the show's cult following. It's worth repeating that, as a standalone story, XF2 is not a sequel to the 1998 film. The new movie promises to combine action, suspense, and horror in a police procedural format. Whereas X-Files: Fight The Future centered on the show's overarching alien abduction/government conspiracy mythology, the new movie will not require prior knowledge about the series -- other than the fact that Mulder and Scully are FBI agents known for kicking paranormal ass.
- So where does XF2 fit in the X-Files timeline? The story is set a number of years after the series finale, which aired in May 2002. It's unclear how the Mulder-Scully relationship will be portrayed, but my guess is we'll be treated to our favorite dish: a hearty portion of platonic repartee, with a side of underlying sexual tension.
- Who will round out the cast? The teaser trailer provides a few glimpses of supporting actors: Billy Connelly, Amanda Peet, and Xzibit (?). Uh...I'm not gonna lie: this last casting choice makes me a little nervous. Let's just say that I've had my sequel hopes dashed by so-called "rapper actors" in the past. (See: LL Cool J in Halloween: H20, Busta Rymes in Halloween: Resurrection.)
Even as a loyal fan of the series, I have to admit I feel a bit disconnected from the trials and tribulations of Mulder and Scully. It's been nearly 6 years since the final episode and 10 years since the previous film. To remedy this, I have decided to embark on a 202-episode X-Files marathon over the next 4 months in the lead-up to XF2. I'll be providing regular updates, along with some episode highlights for those who are new to the series or are feeling a bit rusty. I have dubbed this effort...
The Dead Alien Baby Countdown to The X-Files 2
03/21. Start Season 1 on DVD
04/04. Finish Season 1
04/18. Finish Season 2
05/02. Finish Season 3
05/16. Finish Season 4
05/30. Finish Season 5 + The X-Files movie
06/13. Finish Season 6
06/27. Finish Season 7
07/11. Finish Season 8
07/25. Finish Season 9 + see The X-Files 2
18 weeks; 202 episodes + 2 movies; 155 hours.
4 comments:
Are you frickin' joking?!! I hate dead alien babies.
202 episodes is pretty ambitious - maybe you can join a fan group or something to help you make it through.
JB
If The Brazilian Job gets to production and is a decent movie, and Mos Def returns as Left Ear, then your streak of rappers in crappy sequels may be broken. I don't hold much hope here though.
Alec, on a related note, definitely go out and see "Be Kind Rewind" starring Mos Def and Jack Black. Hilarious movie - much better than the critics have been saying (though the reviews haven't been bad, just mediocre).
Do the marathon. You won't regret it. I did and became addicted all over again. XF2... I don't have high hopes for it, but won't be able to stop myself from seeing it. - Ratboy fan
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