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Gillian Anderson has expressed openness to returning as Dana Scully if Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot moves forward. She praised Coogler as the perfect choice for the project, calling him "a bit of a genius." Coogler aims to create terrifying episodes, reigniting the show’s eerie legacy. The original series, starring Anderson and David Duchovny, ran for 11 seasons and spawned two films.

Key Points: Gillian Anderson Open to X-Files Reboot With Ryan Coogler

  • Anderson praises Coogler as ideal for X-Files reboot
  • She hints at reprising Dana Scully role
  • Coogler aims for "really f--ing scary" episodes
  • Original series ran 11 seasons with two films
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Gillian Anderson open to 'X-Files' reboot with Ryan Coogler

Gillian Anderson hints at returning as Dana Scully if Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot moves forward, praising him as "a bit of a genius."

"If anyone were to do it, I think you are the perfect person and best of luck, call me. – Gillian Anderson"

Washington, May 3

Actor Gillian Anderson has hinted at a conversation she had with director Ryan Coogler about the potential 'X-Files' reboot he is developing.

As per Deadline, in a recent interview, Anderson shared her thoughts on Coogler's involvement, and said, "If anyone were to do it, I think you are the perfect person and best of luck, call me."

Anderson's comments suggested that she is open to returning to the role of Agent Dana Scully if the reboot moves forward.

She also shared a snippet of the same conversation from the interview on her Instagram handle.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFDkniosYz/

Coogler has previously expressed his excitement about the project, sharing that he is "fired up to get back to it" and aims to create episodes that are "really f--ing scary."

Coogler's enthusiasm for the project is evident, and Anderson has praised him as "a bit of a genius," in an earlier interview.

She previously shared that she "cannot think of a better way for a reboot to happen" with Coogler at the helm.

The 'X-Files' originally premiered in 1993, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI Special Agents Mulder and Scully.

The show ran for 11 seasons and led to two feature films.

- ANI

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Priya K.
As a 90s kid who grew up watching X-Files with my cousins, this news makes me so nostalgic! Gillian Anderson was iconic as Scully. If Ryan Coogler is involved, it's bound to be amazing. Just hope they don't ruin the original magic 🤞
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Rahul S.
Not sure how I feel about this. The original was perfect - why mess with it? Hollywood keeps rebooting everything these days. Would rather see new original content from Coogler, he's brilliant!
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Ananya M.
OMG yes please! 🎉 I've binge-watched all seasons twice. Gillian Anderson returning as Scully would be everything! But they better keep the original eerie vibe and not make it too modern. The 90s aesthetic was half the charm!
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Vikram J.
Interesting combo - Ryan Coogler's vision with the original cast. But will David Duchovny return too? The Mulder-Scully chemistry was legendary. Without both, it won't feel the same.
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Sneha P.
As a medical student, Scully was my role model growing up! A smart, rational woman in STEM - we need more characters like her today. Hope the reboot keeps her scientific approach intact 🔬
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Karan D.
The original X-Files used to give me nightmares as a kid! But I still watched it secretly after parents went to sleep 😂 If Coogler makes it "really scary" as promised, I might have to watch it with all lights on this time!

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