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Gillian Anderson appeared this week on ITV1's This Morning show to talk about the movie "The Salt Path", directed by Marianne Elliott.
At the end of the interview, she was asked about the recent announcement that Ryan Coogler was about to reboot The X-Files as his next project after Sinners, which was just released in theater.
It seems evidently clear that Anderson will probably be a part of The X-Files reboot, even if only in a cameo.
This was her answer:
"I spoke to him and what I said was: if anyone were to do it, I think you are the perfect person and best of luck! At some point, if the phone rings and it's good and it feels like the right time, perhaps. That's what I said. But he's amazing."
You can watch the clip below:
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Thanks to Gruic for sharing.
On April 16, acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler appeared on Last Podcast on the Left, hosted by Henry Zebrowski and Eddie Pepitone. Coogler joined the podcast to discuss his latest film, Sinners, which is currently receiving critical acclaim with an impressive 8.1 rating on IMDb.
As previously reported by X-Files Wiki, Coogler has been quietly developing a new installment in The X-Files franchise. During the podcast, he officially confirmed for the first time that he is indeed attached to a reboot of the iconic series.
"I'm working on X-Files," Coogler stated. "That's what's immediately next. I've been excited about that for a long time, and I'm fired up to get back to it. Some of those episodes, if we do our job right, will be really scary."
When asked whether he had been in touch with Gillian Anderson, Coogler confirmed their communication:
"I've spoken to the great Gillian Anderson, yes. She's incredible — fingers crossed for her. I can't wait to see her in Tron; I just saw the trailer. When I spoke to her, she was finishing that up. We're going to try to make something really great — something for the real X-Files fans, and maybe bring in some new ones as well."
According to the latest news, original X-Files creator Chris Carter will not be participating in this project in any form. Therefore, this will mark the very first time that the X-Files will be completely handled by another producer.
Watch the entire podcast below:
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Yeah, by the look of it, we're mostly talking about a reboot with a new (and diverse) cast, which clearly means either no Mulder and Scully or very little of them. This actually works very fine for me. I've just finished The X-Files: Perihelion novel last weekend and it is evidently clear to me that Mulder and Scully simply are too old and—most importantly—went through so much drama in their personal lives that it makes no sense to continue making them the protagonists.
WARNING TO ALL THE X-PHILES READING THIS TOPIC!
THIS THREAD CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS OF THE X-FILES: PERIHELION BOOK FROM CLAUDIA GRAY FROM 2024.
Consider yourselves as being warned.
Do you think that the reboot of The X-Files should make The X-Files: Perihelion book by Claudia Gray (the novel was released in July 2024) canon or not? By canon, I mean should it keep the events permanent or should it scrap them?
If Ryan Coogler decides to make it canon (warning for major spoilers ahead!), it means that the new series would have to make FBI Special Agent Dana Scully a superhero being able to manipulate electricity!! It also would mean that Fox Mulder and Dana Scully would be the parents of a young daughter as well. That seems very unlikely.
And also that the Inheritors are still around, possibly in the Caribbean, still training the superheroes with alien DNA—aka X-Men—in a brand new training facility, similar to the one from Mística, Arizona.
Some characters could return, such as Cherish Craddock and Robin Vane too.
I personally think that the reboot might probably forget about all this, but there could be some options as well.
What do you guys all think?
I have just rewatched Creed and use this opportunity to share the reasons why I believe Ryan Coogler is the perfect candidate to take over the thrown of The X-Files, going forward.
DIVERSE BUT NO WOKE
Even though the movie uses a diverse cast, the movie is by no stretch woke. What I mean by it is that it is not political. It doesn’t try to force any type of agenda into the throat of the audience, unlike so many woke films nowadays.
MOVING ON…
Also, Creed is a great continuation of the Rocky series, but it doesn’t try to put Rocky Balbo into a boxing fight.
… WITHOUT FORGETTING
But it still pays a wonderful tribute to Rocky, by not only making it part of the story, but by having him fight his own fight, when he suddenly learns that he has cancer, putting himself in the same situation that took over his beloved wife Adrian, years before.
VISUALLY STUNNING
Visually, the film is stunning. The action sequences are carefully executed – and this is no easy task knowing that this film has to show actors fighting each others without actually doing it.
Anyone of you saw the film? What do you guys think?
The summary, for those who haven't seen it:
Creed (2015) is a sports drama film that serves as a spin-off of the Rocky series. Directed by Ryan Coogler, it follows Adonis "Donnie" Johnson Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan), the son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed. Though he never knew his father, who died before he was born, Donnie is determined to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer.
Raised in a wealthy lifestyle by Apollo's widow, Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad), Donnie still feels an unshakable pull towards boxing. He eventually seeks out the help of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), his father’s former rival and close friend, to train him. Reluctant at first, Rocky agrees and begins mentoring Donnie.
As Donnie trains, he works to step out of his father's shadow and build his own legacy, taking on challenges both inside and outside the ring. His journey culminates in a high-profile fight against British champion "Pretty" Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew), where he seeks to prove that he’s not just living off his father's name but is a fighter in his own right.
Creed explores themes of legacy, family, identity, and the fight for self-worth, blending nostalgia for the Rocky series with a fresh, modern take on the boxing genre. Sylvester Stallone's performance as Rocky garnered critical acclaim and earned him several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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