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Gillian Anderson Teases Sinners Director’s "Different" The X-Files Reboot - but Will Dana Scully Return?
Gillian Anderson praises Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot pilot script, highlighting its fresh approach and potential to engage both longtime fans and new viewers.
- Gillian Anderson recently praised the pilot script for the upcoming The X-Files reboot directed by Oscar-winner Ryan Coogler. Speaking at Awesome Con, the original series lead urged fans to "give it a chance," calling the project "different" and "special."
- Hulu officially greenlit the pilot last month, advancing a project in development since 2023. Coogler, filmmaker behind The Sinners, aims to revive the iconic sci-fi franchise with a fresh vision.
- Anderson revealed she has had "a few conversations" with Coogler, fueling speculation about her potential return. She praised him as "such a cool guy" and called the pilot script "really good."
- Station Eleven actress Danielle Deadwyler is set to star, with Jennifer Yale serving as showrunner. The pilot follows two FBI Special Agents investigating unexplained phenomena, introducing new characters distinct from the original series.
- Coogler previously teased his commitment to creating something "really great" for the original fanbase. Anderson has declared him "the perfect person" to helm the revival, keeping the door open for her potential involvement.
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Gillian Anderson teases Sinners director’s "different" The X-Files reboot - but will Dana Scully return?
The X-Files star Gillian Anderson has heaped praise on a forthcoming reboot of the sci-fi drama from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler.Last month, US streaming platform Hulu (a section of Disney+ in the UK) announced it had ordered a pilot for a new iteration of the iconic series, from the filmmaker behind Sinners and Marvel's Black Panther franchise.Danielle Deadwyler (Rooster, Till) was the first actor to be cast in the project, whi…
Gillian Anderson Read Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' Script: Scully Approves
With the well-earned praise for Sinners at his back, Ryan Coogler's next project is tackling a reboot of the X-Files. Danielle Deadwyler has already been cast, but the big question is whether David Duchovny and/or Gillian Anderson would be involved.... Read more...
Gillian Anderson Endorses Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' Reboot Amid Fan Speculation: 'Give It a Chance'
Gillian Anderson promises that Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” will be worth fans’ time. While talking at Awesome Con, Anderson gushed about the “Sinners” director’s work on the new “X-Files” project. While the new show stars Danielle Deadwyler, talks between Coogler and the “X-Files” alum have happened and Anderson has seen a glimpse of what the plans are. “We’ve had a few conversations,” Anderson said. “He’s such a cool guy, and so tale…
Gillian Anderson teases script for “X-Files” reboot from Ryan Coogler: 'Have an open mind'
The original star of the series believes that the new version from Coogler is going to be 'f---ing cool.'Gillian Anderson on 'The X-Files'; Ryan CooglerCredit: Everett; GettyGillian Anderson is a believer in Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot.A new version of the iconic sci-fi series from the Oscar-winning filmmaker has been in the works since 2023, but Hulu officially gave the green light for a pilot last month, with Station Eleven's Danielle Deadwy…
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