Himesh Patel is set to join Danielle Deadwyler in Hulu’s reboot of the iconic series, The X-Files. This project recently received a green light for its pilot and is being developed under the Onyx Collective and 20th Television banner.
Key Details of Hulu’s X-Files Reboot
The reboot features Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler in the lead roles. They will portray new, original characters in the series. The duo will embody two highly decorated FBI agents with contrasting personalities. They find themselves forming an unexpected partnership when assigned to work in a previously closed division dedicated to unexplained cases.
Production Team
- Showrunner: Jennifer Yale
- Writer & Director: Ryan Coogler
- Executive Producers:
- Jennifer Yale
- Chris Carter (The X-Files creator)
- Coogler
- Sev Ohanian
- Zinzi Coogler
- Co-Executive Producer: Simone Harris
- Casting Director: Francine Maisler
- Development Oversight: Dezi Gallegos from Proximity Media
Upcoming Projects for Himesh Patel
In addition to The X-Files, Himesh Patel has several exciting projects lined up. This summer, he will reunite with Christopher Nolan for The Odyssey, which is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026. The film features a star-studded cast, including:
- Matt Damon
- Mia Goth
- Anne Hathaway
- Robert Pattinson
- James Remar
- Bill Irwin
- Tom Holland
- Zendaya
- Charlize Theron
- Jon Bernthal
Additionally, Patel reprises his role as Dr. Watson in Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3, featuring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill. He will also star in Bait, a comedy-thriller series produced by Riz Ahmed.
As the X-Files reboot progresses, fans can anticipate a fresh take on the franchise, blending new narratives with the show’s classic themes of mystery and intrigue.
