What did Gillian Anderson say about the X-Files reboot?

Gillian Anderson praised director Ryan Coogler's talent and the pilot script, encouraging fans to approach the new series with an open mind and predicting it will be 'f-king cool.'

Will the new X-Files reboot be scary?

Director Ryan Coogler aims to bring back the show's signature scares, stating that some episodes will be 'really f-king scary' if they do their jobs right.

Did the original X-Files creator approve the reboot?

Yes, X-Files creator Chris Carter gave his blessing for the new series in February 2024, though he will not be directly involved in its production.

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Scully Backs X-Files Reboot: 'It's Gonna Be Cool'

26 Mar

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Summary

Gillian Anderson praised Ryan Coogler's talent and the pilot script.
Anderson encourages fans to have an open mind for the reboot.
Creator Chris Carter has given his blessing to the new series.

Scully Backs X-Files Reboot: 'It's Gonna Be Cool'

Gillian Anderson, who famously portrayed Agent Dana Scully in "The X-Files," has offered her endorsement for the forthcoming reboot helmed by director Ryan Coogler. Anderson shared her positive impressions of Coogler's talent and the script for the new pilot episode.

She encouraged long-time fans to maintain an open mind and give the reboot a chance, anticipating that it will be "f-king cool." This comes as Coogler himself expressed excitement about bringing back the show's signature scares, aiming for episodes that will be "really f-king scary."