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Hulu Picks Up Coogler's X-Files Pilot to Series
13 Oct
Summary
- Ryan Coogler's X-Files pilot has been ordered to series by Hulu.
- Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel star as FBI agents.
- The new series focuses on unexplained phenomena cases.
Hulu has officially ordered a new "X-Files" series, picking up the pilot directed and co-written by Ryan Coogler. The reimagined series stars Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel as two distinct FBI agents tasked with investigating unexplained phenomena.
The pilot, which Coogler also executive produced, was filmed by cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Joining Coogler as executive producers are showrunner Jennifer Yale, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Chris Carter.
Coogler expressed his long-standing admiration for "The X-Files," aiming to honor the original's appeal while carving out a fresh narrative path. He highlighted the original perspectives brought by Deadwyler and Patel, calling their performances rewarding.
Proximity Media's founders, including the Cooglers and Ohanian, also noted the special contribution of Ludwig Göransson's score to the pilot, emphasizing the project's collaborative nature.
