The X-Files Reboot: Ryan Coogler Addresses Casting Rumors, Gives Update

Sinners director Ryan Coogler has shared an exciting update regarding his The X-Files reboot.

The X-Files, created by Chris Carter, first aired in 1993 and ran for nine seasons, featuring David Duchovny as Fox Mulder and Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully. After its initial run, the show continued for two more seasons, and was also adapted into two films: *The X-Files* (1998) and *The X-Files: I Want to Believe* (2008).

Ryan Coogler is working on a new version of The X-Files. Details are still scarce, but there’s talk that Danielle Deadwyler might be the lead actress.

What did Ryan Coogler say about The X-Files reboot?

Ryan Coogler told Variety he was inspired to reboot The X-Files because his mother is a devoted fan of the original show.

Ryan Coogler explained that ‘The X-Files’ holds a special place in his heart, similar to how he felt about watching ‘Rocky’ with his father. He shared that his mother, who was in attendance, is incredibly important to him, and he’s eager to create something she and the show’s fans will love. He mentioned she’s already read some of his work on the project and is very excited about it.

So, I was asking about whether Kiki Layne Deadwyler is actually going to be in the new season, and Ryan Coogler just gave me that classic Hollywood answer – he wouldn’t say yes, and he wouldn’t say no! It’s the same story with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny – he’s keeping totally tight-lipped about whether they’ll be back, too. Honestly, it’s frustrating, but it definitely builds the hype, right?

Naomi Deadwyler has recently appeared in several films, including the Netflix movie *Carry-On* and *The Woman in the Yard* from Universal and Blumhouse. Her other credits include roles in *The Devil to Pay* (2019), *The Harder They Fall* (2021), *Till* (2022), and the 2024 releases *I Saw the TV Glow* and *The Piano Lesson*, among others.

A premiere date for Coogler’s The X-Files reboot has not yet been announced.

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2025-10-20 20:17