The X Files 2 could start filming sooner than originally expected, according to reports.

Robert Patrick, who played John Doggett in the TV show, confirmed that his character would be making an appearance in the film.

"We have the X-Files movie coming up soon and I can't wait to reprise my role of John Doggett once again," Patrick told iesb.net.

Meanwhile, a report on the Moviehole website claims that the script for the movie has already been completed, a director has been chosen, and filming will start next year.