Disney Reboot (Spoilers)
All about the upcoming Disney reboot of The X-Files.
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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.
When Chris Carter spilled the beans on The X-Files reboot, he said that Ryan Coogler was working on a new version with "a diverse cast". How do you think it will translate?
Obviously, The X-Files had very little secondary characters. Most of the monster-of-the-week episodes were only starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Therefore, I imagine that the duo would be cast with minorities.
For instance, the reboot of Quantum Leap replaced Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell respectively with an Asian male actor and a non-binary actor.
My personal fear is that I don't see the artistic value of casting minorities just for the sake of it. For instance, X was an awesome character but not because the actor was black, just because Steven Williams was awesome and the writing was equally good. He clearly didn't win the part because of the color of his skin, but because he was so damn good. Simple as that.
Also, I'm merely asking the question: by only casting minorities in the main roles, isn't that a form of discrimination as well?
Finally, I believe that Disney proved time and time again that their recipe of creating reboots and remakes solely for the purpose of casting minorities was actually a recipe for failure. Many of their attempts failed at the box-office. I remember watching The Little Mermaid remake and thinking that they should have focused more of their attention on writing a killer script than spending all their energy on casting minorities as their only selling point.
I understand that this might be quite a political question, but what's your feeling about that?
Do you guys think that the new Disney series should have a new name? Or should it become the twelve season of The X-Files series?
I personally would much more prefer a new series with a new name, exactly like they do all the time with Star Trek. For instance, after the original Star Trek series, often referred to as The Original Series or TOS, they created a new show called Star Trek: The Next Generation and another on called Star Trek: Voyager—and even more after that. And I believe that many viewers enjoyed the new characters, such as Captain Picard! Sure, nothing will beat Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, the incredible duo. But you cannot continue forever and ever to have the same characters. They grow old, they deserve their own lives. And yes, their death too. I would really much to see the death of Mulder and Scully, our two beloved heroes who deserve to finish in their ultimate glory, and not spending time talking about their trauma whilst cutting the vegetables at home.
Looking back, I am convinced that the ninth season of The X-Files should have been a brand new series (it already had new opening credits). I.e. The X-Files: Next Generation (okay that's a horrible name lol). But you get my point.
What do you guys all think about it?
Are you looking for The X-Files Disney reboot?