Gillian Anderson Backs Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot

0:00It's March 25. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Corey with The Story. Jillian Anderson is showing strong support for Ryan Kugler's reboot of the classic sci-fi show The X-Files. The project has been developing since 2023 and Hulu approved a pilot episode last month. Actress Danielle Deadwiler from Station 11 will take the lead role. Anderson recently shared that she has talked with Kugler several times. She called him talented and praised the pilot script as really strong and fresh. The original X-Files debuted in 1993 on Fox, running for nine seasons with two short herbivals later on. It starred Anderson as the skeptical agent Dana Scully alongside David DeCovney as the conspiracy-driven Fox-molder as they probed paranormal. Mysteries. The series also led to two movies. Kugler has expressed hope that Anderson might join the new version. She has previously described him as the ideal choice for the job and left the door open

1:02for a possible role if the timing feels right. Fans of the franchise have good reason to stay tuned, as this modern take promises to blend the old spirit with new energy.