Actors David Duchovny (L) and Gillian Anderson in a scene from the new X-Files movie. Photo / Reuters
Actors David Duchovny (L) and Gillian Anderson in a scene from the new X-Files movie. Photo / Reuters
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Mulder and Scully look set to get intimate in the new X-Files movie.
Following years of lingering looks, the FBI Special Agents - played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson - appear to kiss after a still was released from The X-Files: I Want to Believe, the bigscreen adaptation of the hit US TV show.
However, Duchovny has confused fans of the hit sci-fi series, by claiming the embrace is "a joke".
When asked if Mulder and Scully's relationship will develop into romance, director Chris Carter said: "I would never say it was just a joke. The relationship does evolve.
"It makes everything suspect, and I think that's a good thing."
The film's plot is being closely guarded, but Duchovny has promised the movie will be terrifying.
He said: "It's very dark and frightening. This movie goes back to the original impetus of The X-Files, which is to scare the pants off people."
Duchovny also revealed he loved teaming up with Anderson again and the pair rediscovered their spark straight away.
He added: "We immediately felt there was still a connection. It's almost like going back to a relationship you thought was over, so it's a little queasy at first. Everything clicked and it felt like, OK this is The X-Files, this is Mulder and Scully."
