‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Teases ‘X-Files’ Series Reboot, Confirms He’s Spoken With Original Star Gillian Anderson

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After the release of “Sinners”, Ryan Coogler is once again focusing on his revamp of the “X-Files” television series.

Ryan Coogler was initially rumored in 2023 to be working on a revival of “The X-Files” series, following confirmation from creator and executive producer Chris Carter that discussions had taken place regarding the reprisal of the supernatural detective drama. In this series, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson portrayed FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully respectively, who were tasked with investigating unexplained phenomena.

Alternatively, in 2023, it was announced that Ryan Coogler was considering a revival of “The X-Files” series, as creator Chris Carter revealed that they had discussed bringing back the supernatural detective drama. In this show, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson played FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who were assigned to look into mysterious occurrences.

The X-Files,” initially broadcast on Fox by 20th Century Fox Television, ran for nine seasons from 1993 to 2001. It later returned to Fox for two additional series in 2016 and 2018. Now, Coogler is working on the concept of a further revival under his overall contract with Walt Disney Television.

Inquired about their recent communication, Coogler affirmed that he and Anderson have indeed spoken. “She’s exceptional, and here’s hoping,” he stated, elaborating that Anderson was wrapping up work on ‘Tron: Ares’ during their last conversation. “We aim to create something truly outstanding, buddy, and something for dedicated ‘X-Files’ enthusiasts while potentially attracting new ones.

For more than a decade now, Ryan Coogler has demonstrated an exceptional talent for revitalizing established intellectual properties. Initially, he rejuvenated the “Rocky” series through the release of “Creed” in 2015. Subsequently, he transformed Marvel’s “Black Panther” comics into one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most acclaimed franchises, with both the original 2018 film and its 2022 sequel, titled “Wakanda Forever,” receiving numerous Academy Award nominations.

Coogler’s initial unique concept, titled “Sinners,” is making waves among both critics and viewers. This R-rated vampire thriller has already accumulated $4.7 million during its previews, anticipating an impressive opening weekend earnings of between $40 million and $50 million.

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2025-04-19 05:17