The X-Files are back on Ten - extended trailer

By Dan Barrett

Ten has today released an extended trailer for the series return of The X-Files.

Back as a limited six-episode series, the series returns with original series leads David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. The first run of the series lasted for nine seasons, with the final episode airing on Ten in 2002.

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As well as the return of FBI agents Mulder and Scully, this new incarnation of The X-Files will bring back fan favourite characters like the Smoking Man, Walter Skinner, and The Lone Gunmen. Guest stars will include Joel McHale, Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose, and Rhys Darby.

Original series writers Chris Carter, Darin Morgan, Glen Morgan, and James Wong will return to both write and direct an episode of the new series of episodes.

The X-Files returns to Channel Ten in January 2016.