Gillian Anderson has speculated on the future of The X-Files, stating that there is "always a possibility" that the show could be revived in some form.

Speaking on ITV's This Morning, the actress expressed an interest in returning to the sci-fi franchise should another television series or movie be made.

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Anderson said: "It's always a matter of it actually happening - and there's a lot that needs to happen between the idea and actually turning up on set, and I don't unfortunately have any control over that.

"But would I do it? I would, yes."

Anderson also praised the writing in BBC Two crime drama The Fall, calling her character - senior police officer Stella Gibson - "fascinating".

"I find her fascinating," she said. "I know more about her than the audience does, but I'm still interested to learn more about her."

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The actress went on to address some of the controversy surrounding its graphic nature in the first series, stating: "There were a lot of violent scenes.

"There was only one death in the whole first season, but I think what both compels people and was also the object of [some press] was the fact that there is an emotional truth there.

"There's something recognisable in the character, and it's more of a psychological thriller than a serial killer series. And that disturbs people, I think, more."

Anderson recently hinted that The Fall could continue for a few more years.

Series two begins on BBC Two tonight (November 13) at 9pm.