Fox President Kevin Reilly presided over the Television Critics Association press tour today, touting the likely return of one long-running favorite and the upcoming premiere of an intriguing new series.

First, Reilly was asked about the future of Bones and replied that negotiations are ongoing, but "I would anticipate it will be back."

He later added that a 10th season would almost definitely bring the series to a close.

Will The X Factor be back? A decision will be made soon, Reilly said, admitting: "The show underperformed this year. Simon himself would admit that… If the show were to come back, it would not be in the current format that we have.."

Reilly also spoke at length about Gotham. He said the drama will tell the backstory of commissioner James Gordon, while following a 12-year old Bruce Wayne until the first time he puts on a cape.

“This is all of the classic Batman characters, with a young Bruce Wayne, the Penguin, the Riddler [and] how they came to be," Reilly teased. "What events led up to [someone] becoming Catwoman…. all with Gotham teetering on the edge.”

Among other session notes:

• Sleepy Hollow Season 2 will start filming in March and maybe include more than 13 episodes. But not many more.
• Fox will "hang with" Enlisted for all 13 scheduled episodes.
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine is pretty much guaranteed a second season, while Reilly is “highly bullish” on The Mindy Project getting a third.

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