Himesh Patel has been cast in a lead role for the pilot of Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” at Hulu. He will star alongside Danielle Deadwyler, who was previously announced as a cast member.
Details of the New ‘X-Files’ Reboot
The pilot was picked up by Hulu in February 2023. The show focuses on two talented FBI agents who develop a unique bond. They are assigned to an inactive division that investigates unexplained phenomena.
A Fresh Take on Iconic Characters
Patel and Deadwyler will portray entirely original characters, differing from iconic figures Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Both actors previously worked together in the HBO Max miniseries “Station Eleven,” where Patel received an Emmy nomination for his performance.
Cast and Production Team
- Lead Roles: Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler
- Executive Producer: Ryan Coogler
- Showrunner: Jennifer Yale
- Co-Executive Producers: Simone Harris, Deadwyler, and Patel
- Production Company: Proximity Media
- Partnership: Onyx Collective and 20th Television
Coogler will also write and direct the pilot, with support from Proximity Media staff including Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. Dezi Gallegos will oversee the development of the pilot.
A Legacy of ‘The X-Files’
This reboot marks a fresh start for “The X-Files.” The original series aired for nine seasons before concluding in 2001. It saw two revivals in 2016 and 2018, featuring original stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny.
Since then, there have been two feature films released in 1998 and 2008. Currently, neither Anderson nor Duchovny has been confirmed to participate in Coogler’s upcoming pilot.
Ryan Coogler’s commitment to a diverse casting approach was initially announced in 2023 by Chris Carter, the original creator of “The X-Files.” This marks an exciting chapter for fans as the series makes its first official reboot.
