Gillian Anderson says she would be up for returning as Scully for ‘X-Files’ reboot if Ryan Coogler is involved
(CNN) — Gillian Anderson sounds like she’s thawing to the idea of another return as Dana Scully.
Posted — UpdatedDuring an appearance on “Today,” talk turned to the potential reboot of her ’90s series following news that “Black Panther” and “Creed” director Ryan Coogler is developing a fresh spin on the show.
“It’s so funny because for most of my life since I finished ‘The X-Files,’ every interview I do, people have asked, and the answer has always been, ‘Nope, not going to happen,’” Anderson said. “Now, Ryan Coogler, who’s the director of ‘Black Panther’ – brilliant, brilliant director – has approached (‘X-Files’ creator) Chris Carter to say that he wants to do a take on it. And I cannot think of a better way around for a reboot to happen. I think he’s a bit of a genius.”
Asked if she would reprise her role if a reboot comes to be, Anderson was open to the possibility.
“Whether I’m involved in it is a whole other thing,” she said. “But in his hands…”
She added: “But I’m not saying no because I think (Coogler) is really cool, and I think if he did it, it would probably be done incredibly well, and maybe I’ll pop in for a little somethin’-somethin’.”
Anderson originated the role and co-starred with David Duchovny in the cult classic which ran from 1993-2002.
There is precedence for believing she might return as she appeared in the 2008 feature film, “The X-Files: I Want to Believe,” as well as a six-episode season of “The X-Files” in 2016 and a 10-episode reboot in 2018.
Fans have long wanted Anderson to return as the truth is still out there.
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