However, both co-stars expressed their desire to return to the series: prior to Newman's announcement, Anderson said that she would be "fucking overjoyed" if Fox brought back The X-Files, and Duchovny said that he would be "more than happy" to reprise his role as Mulder.
Siitä huolimatta molemmat ilmaisivat halunsa palata sarjaan: ennen virallista julkistamista, Anderson kertoi olevansa ”helvetin iloinen” jos Fox toisi Salaiset kansiot takaisin, ja Duchovny kertoi olevansa ”enemmän kuin iloinen” jos saisi palata Mulderin rooliin.