Overview

• Gillian Anderson has confirmed direct conversations with Ryan Coogler about his planned reboot of The X-Files, expressing her support for his vision.
• Anderson described Coogler as 'the perfect person' to helm the project and left the door open for her return as Dana Scully if the timing and terms are favorable.
• Ryan Coogler has stated that The X-Files reboot will be his next project following the release of his recent film, Sinners, though it has not yet received a formal series order.
• The reboot aims to modernize the series with a diverse cast, a direction endorsed by original creator Chris Carter, who first revealed Coogler’s involvement in 2023.
• The X-Files, which originally aired from 1993 to 2002 and was revived in 2016 and 2018, remains a cultural touchstone, with fans eager for updates on the project.