The X-Files Reboot Gets an Official Update (Including the First Confirmed Cast Member)

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Hollywood is bringing back The X-Files, a beloved sci-fi series from the 1990s, and fans are eagerly awaiting its revival. While reboots can be risky, The X-Files has a story that still feels relevant today—investigating the unexplained and questioning authority—and many believe the show deserves a more satisfying conclusion after its previous attempt at a comeback. After years of development with Oscar-nominated director Ryan Coogler, we’re finally getting an official update on the project.

Hulu has greenlit a pilot for a new revival of The X-Files. The project, led by director Ryan Coogler, is moving forward with Danielle Deadwyler confirmed as the first cast member – a role she was previously considered for. Details about the story are starting to emerge, hinting at a fresh and intriguing take on the classic series. Coogler will both write and direct the pilot episode, building on the success of his recent work on Sinners which earned him Oscar nominations.

The X-Files Reboot Gets First Official Update in Years

Hulu has confirmed that Ryan Coogler is involved with the new X-Files series and that Danielle Deadwyler will be a lead actress. They’ve also shared what the show will be about: two accomplished but contrasting FBI agents will team up to investigate unexplained cases in a previously closed-off division.

Fans of the original series will notice similarities to the classic X-Files storyline, but the new show also raises some interesting questions. How will it acknowledge the events of seasons 10 and 11, which brought Mulder and Scully back to the FBI and the X-Files unit? And what happened between those episodes and this revival? Given that the X-Files are described as having been closed for a long time, it’s likely that happened after the conclusion of the final episode of “My Struggle IV.”

The show’s description highlights two FBI agents with impressive backgrounds but contrasting viewpoints, suggesting they’ll work together like the original’s Mulder and Scully – one a skeptic, the other a believer – to investigate the cases. This pairing was a key part of what made the original series so popular. It does make you wonder who decided to put these two agents on the X-Files, though – perhaps someone like the mysterious Cigarette Smoking Man? Considering everything, it’s safe to say we can’t trust anyone.

The confirmation of Annabeth Gish’s casting is exciting for the upcoming X-Files reboot. She’s a talented actress known for her roles in popular shows like Netflix’s The Harder They Fall, Watchmen, and Station Eleven. While it’s hard to say if she’ll play a character similar to Mulder or Scully, her past work shows she’s capable of pulling off either role.

The revival of The X-Files will feature original creator Chris Carter as an executive producer, though he won’t be writing for the show. He’s confirmed he isn’t directly involved in production, but has approved the new series.

While a filming start date hasn’t been announced, the order for a pilot episode and the first casting news suggest that the new X-Files is progressing rapidly. This is exciting news for fans who have waited eight years for a continuation of the series and have been anticipating a revival since 2023.

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2026-02-24 00:16