Gillian Anderson Talked to Ryan Coogler About THE X-FILES Reboot (And Maybe Scully’s Return)

Following the chilling success of my horror masterpiece, “Sinners,” speculations abound regarding Ryan Coogler’s next venture. Although a third installment of “Black Panther” is on the horizon, it doesn’t seem to be his immediate project. Amidst the chaos of promoting “Sinners,” he’s already gearing up for his eagerly awaited reimagining of “The X-Files.” Recently, during an interview on ITV1’s “This Morning” (as reported by Deadline), Gillian Anderson, who portrayed FBI Agent Dana Scully across 11 seasons, has revealed that Coogler has broached the subject with her about the project. She hinted at the possibility of reprising her role in some form. Here’s what she shared:

I had a conversation with him, and I told him, “In my opinion, out of everyone, you seem most suited for the task. Good fortune to you! Give me a call if you get a chance. If your call comes at a convenient time, when things are going well and it feels right — maybe.

In the 90s, The X-Files was a significant influence on popular culture, featuring David Duchovny and Anderson on countless magazine covers. The series created by Chris Carter ran for 9 seasons from 1993-2002, and Fox later produced two more seasons in 2016 and 2018. Following the final season, Gillian Anderson expressed displeasure with how her character developed and announced it would be her last time playing Scully. However, with Ryan Coogler now involved, it appears she may be reconsidering her decision.

We’re not aware of many details regarding Ryan Coogler’s latest X-Files project, but if Gillian Anderson is considering a return for Scully, it suggests that this might not be a full-on reboot. Instead, it seems likely that the story will continue within the same universe as the original series and films. It’s unlikely that Mulder (Duchovny) and Scully will be the primary characters anymore, given Coogler’s intention to feature a more diverse main cast.

It appears that instead of a reboot, this will continue as the next chapter. We’re looking forward to encountering fresh FBI agents as they investigate the supernatural and bizarre. We can hardly contain our excitement!

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2025-05-01 17:32