'The X-Files' Revival Spoilers: Twitter Reacts David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi's NYCC Premiere!
Back by popular demand, Fox gave audiences the premiere of first episode of the iconic sci-fi/horror series at the 2015 New York Comic Con. In the revival of The X-Files, audiences felt right back with paranormal investigators (David Duchovny) and Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi).
As we previously mentioned,13 years have passed since FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully were on the TV screen solving weird and supernatural cases. The reboot of Fox's popular sci-fi series continues with an all-new 6 episode arc. Not only are the leads back to reprise their iconic roles, creator Chris Carter will takeover as showrunner for the franchise that launched his and many other careers.
As we mentioned before, Fox will screen the premiere premiere episode, entitled My Struggle. After the advanced screening, New York Comic Con will host a Q&A session with David Duchovny and Chris Carter. The panel will be moderated by Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani. The exclusive screening and panel was held at the East Coast Convention.
As transcribed by The Wall Street Journal, Duchovny jokingly stated, "I felt like the pencils got the biggest cheer of the night." and then went on to say he was "grateful to all you guys and to [series creator Chris Carter] for making it possible to come back and play this character again." He said it "just feels right" to be bringing the show back now.
Carter adds, "It's a perfect time to be telling X-Files stories. It gives us a lot of stuff to write about."
Check out what Twitter had to say:
@mundanematt tweets, "The first episode of the X-FILES revival screened at the NYCC today, and the reports are very positive!!! Can't wait for January"
@mizocty adds, "No spoilers but the first episode of The X-Files is pretty mindblowing. Chris Carter is a genius. #NYCC #XFilesRevival"
@pandamusk writes, "Just watched NYCC preview of EPISODE 1 of SEASON 10 of THE X-FILES. Holy balls that was awesome #nospoilers"
@YamiKakyuu adds, "All the X-Files panel stuff from NYCC on my timeline and Im like HHHHHNNNNNGGGGGGG #Fangirling"
@danthefan mentions, "Today I saw both new Evil Dead and new X-Files, not a bad day at all. #NYCC"
The X-Files returns with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, January 24, 2016, following the NFC Championship Game. The event continues Monday, January 25, 2016 (8pm).
Readers, are you excited to seeThe X-Files?