Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet and rapper Xzibit have been cast in the second X-Files movie, which shortly starts filming in Vancouver.

According to reports in Variety, Xzibit and Peet will play FBI agents alongside David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. No indication has been given yet as to Connolly's role, although the series was renowned for its eccentric characters.

X-Files creator Chris Carter is directing from a script co-written with X-Files producer Frank Spotnitz. The new movie is due to open in July 2008.