The X-Files creator dredges up Gillian Anderson quitting controversy and says ‘sorry’ for show’s ending

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Skinner, Mulder, Scully, and William’s stories are still unresolved – I’m sorry I wasn’t able to do that,” he told the host, adding: “I would have fixed it in season 12.” He also dredged up the debate surrounding Gillian Anderson's decision to quit the show. Fans have noted, though, that Anderson made it clear ahead of the show's 11th season that it would be her final outing as Dana Scully in interviews and while attending New York Comic-Con in 2017. But that’s not to say there isn’t another way to do The X-Files.” These comments also contradict an interview Carter previously had with The Hollywood Reporter.