Simon Pegg wants to star in 'X Files' role

Actor Simon Pegg says he wants a role in the new 'The X-Files' movie.
A third installment of the paranormal investigation franchise is being developed, and the British actor is keen for a part, but only as long as original FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson respectively, are included, reported Daily Star.
"I was a big fan of 'The X Files' and I've become friends with Gillian since. I've always loved that show so it's definitely something I'd consider," Pegg said.
"It's a great story and it would be nice to see it continue but it has to be with David Duchovny and with Gillian," he added.

The show's creator, Chris Carter, is also keen to write 'Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol' star Pegg into a new script, and had considered him when making the second film, 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe', released in 2008.
"Gillian worked with Simon on a movie 'How To Lose Friends And Alienate People' and told me that he was a big fan. We actually thought about putting him in the second movie, but there was no part for him. I certainly would think about him if we were to go forward in any way," Carter said.