X-Files romance?

Apr 30, 2008, 13:10 GMT

02/23/2008 - Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny - 2008 Wonder Con Day Two - Moscone Center South - San Francisco, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

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 big screen 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."

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