The X-Files – The FBI’s Sinister Cases became one of the most legendary sci-fi series of all time over a runtime of almost 25 years and 11 seasons. So it’s no wonder that since the last episode of the cult format flickered across television screens in 2018, there have been repeated rumors about a possible return of the series.
As early as spring 2023, The X-Files creator Chris Carter spoke of wanting to bring the series back for Disney in a new look and explained that Black Panther director Ryan Coogler was behind it reboot stand. While it was not yet known whether the stars of the series would return for the new edition, X-Files icon Gillian Anderson has now spoken out.
Gillian Anderson could imagine returning to The X-Files
The actress confirmed on the Today Show that Ryan Coogler is indeed working on an X-Files reboot:
It’s funny because ever since we finished The Now Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther – a great filmmaker – has approached Chris Carter and wants to try his hand at it I can’t think of a better wayto approach the reboot.
Check out the trailer for the final season of The X-Files here:
The X-Files – S11 Trailer (German) HD
Anderson also discussed a possible return on her part to the franchise – and, contrary to all expectations, gave fans hope. So it’s no secret that the actress had finished with the series for years, as she shared her dissatisfaction with how the series ended for her at the season finale of Season 11 on X. However, she revealed on the Today Show that she would not be averse to being involved:
Whether I’m involved in it or not is another matter. I don’t say no. I think [Ryan Coogler] is really cool and if he does it it would probably be pretty good. And maybe I’ll stop by for a little something.
It remains to be seen whether and when the X-Files reboot awaits us and whether Anderson will actually return in it.
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Have the Game of Thrones makers achieved their next big success with 3 Body Problem? In the podcast we discussed Netflix’s sci-fi series extensively and without spoilers:
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3 Body Problem is the adaptation of one of the most exciting science fiction works of recent years: The Trisolaris trilogy by Chinese author Cixin Liu. In the podcast we clarify whether the series can delight sci-fi fans and whether the drastic changes to the original were really necessary.