Chris Carter shot to fame, after creating the series 'X Files', but his path to success wasn't an easy one to navigate.
The creator experienced numerous knock backs while mastering the series, but he isn't the first - and won't be the last - star to have their ideas criticised.
Over the years, plenty of people in the entertainment industry have been told they'd amount to nothing, only to go on and achieve huge success.
If anything, Chris is in good company.
Take a look at these 15 books, films and TV shows, that were initially rejected...
If At First You Don't Succeed...
Dr. Seuss(01 of13)
Open Image ModalDr. Seuss's work was often dismissed as "nonsensical" by potential publishers and agents. It's now thought that over 600 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide. (credit:Mario Tama via Getty Images)
'Pulp Fiction'(02 of13)
Open Image ModalQuentin Tarantino's film was deemed "unfilmable" by one studio, while others expressed concerns over the frequent violence. At least 3 passed on the project before Harvey Weinstein's Miramax took a chance. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
'Seinfield'(03 of13)
Open Image ModalJerry experienced knock-backs both on-stage as a stand-up comedian before creating his show. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
'Star Wars'(04 of13)
Open Image ModalUnited Artists and Universal both decided that 'Star Wars' presented too many budget concerns. When Fox did say yes, they still remained concerned that the first movie would cost too much money. (credit:Bay Area News Group/ABACA)
The Beatles(05 of13)
Open Image ModalDecca Records told the fab four that "guitar bands are on the way out". Whoops... (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(06 of13)
Open Image ModalAndy Warhol was so desperate to get noticed that he once tried to give his work away. You'd think this would work, right? Wrong. The New York Museum Of Modern Art sent his pieces back. Ouch... (credit:isifa via Getty Images)
JK Rowling(07 of13)
Open Image ModalJK Rowling's first 'Harry Potter' book was turned down by multiple publishers, until Bloomsbury decided to take a chance on the author. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
'Breaking Bad'(08 of13)
Open Image ModalAny idea why 'Breaking Bad' ended up on Netflix? The first two series were picked by Channel 5 here in the UK, but the company then decided not to bother with the rest. Thank goodness for Netflix, eh?
Steven Spielberg (09 of13)
Open Image ModalSteven was rejected by the University of Southern California School of Theater, Film and Television THREE times. How wrong they were... (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The Spice Girls(10 of13)
Open Image ModalSimon Cowell famously said no to the Greatest Girlband Of All Time. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
'Back To The Future' (11 of13)
Open Image ModalThe classic movie was turned down by a number of studios, before a home was eventually found with Universal. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Authour Eimear McBride(12 of13)
Open Image ModalEimear McBride's 'A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing' was knocked back by many publishers, who struggled with her testing, but nonetheless brilliant, writing style.Fast forward to 2014, and Eimear nabbed the Bailey's Women's Prize For Fiction. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Walt Disney(13 of13)
Open Image ModalWalt was once dismissed from a journalism job, being told, "he lacked imagination and had no good ideas". Walt then tried to start a number of businesses, and failed, before filing for bankruptcy. Of course, success came later when he founded the legendary film company. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)