Hulu's X-Files Reboot: Casting, Creative Leadership, and Production Details

Hulu’s upcoming X-Files reboot introduces two new FBI agents, portrayed by Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, who will investigate unexplained phenomena. The series adds eight veteran guest actors: Oscar-winner Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi, Ben Foster, Devery Jacobs, Lochlyn Munro, Tantoo Cardinal, Joel D. Montgrand, and Sofia Grace Clifton. Guest roles are expected to be limited to one or two episodes, matching the franchise’s monster-of-the-week format.

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Ryan Coogler, Oscar-winning director of *Black Panther* and *Creed*, is executive producer, writer, and director of the pilot. Jennifer Yale serves as showrunner. Creator Chris Carter will act as a non-writing producer. Hulu ordered the pilot in February 2024 after Disney acquired the project; the series is still in development with no release date. Coogler says the reboot will keep the original’s mix of stand-alone monster-of-the-week episodes and mythology arcs about a government extraterrestrial conspiracy.

Amy Madigan, Steve Buscmei, and more join cast of Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot

Coogler told a podcast he is “fired up to get back to it,” pledging to serve both longtime fans and new viewers. He said some episodes will be “scary” and that the production aims to “make something really great.” Gillian Anderson, original Scully, said she has spoken with Coogler, read the pilot script and found it “really good,” urging fans to keep an open mind. Chris Carter will serve as a producer without creative control.

Amy Madigan, Steve Buscmei, and more join cast of Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot

David Duchovny, who played Fox Mulder, has publicly expressed uncertainty about his character’s return, suggesting the reboot may “chart entirely new territory.” This reflects broader concerns among original-series fans about how much legacy material will be integrated.

X-Files reboot adds Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan

Sources differ on whether Anderson or Duchovny will reprise their roles; Anderson has hinted at involvement but no confirmation exists. Continuity with the original X-Files universe is described as “unclear.” Guest-star character details remain unreleased, and a premiere date has not been set. The X-Files is available to stream on Disney+.

X-Files reboot adds Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan

• “He's such a cool guy and so talented.” — Gillian Anderson, Actress

Amy Madigan, Steve Buscmei, and more join cast of Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot

• “The pilot script is really good. I would say, have an open mind and give it a chance because it's gonna be f***ing cool. It's something different.” — Gillian Anderson, Actress

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• “fired up to get back to it.” — Ryan Coogler, Executive Producer/Director

Amy Madigan, Steve Buscmei, and more join cast of Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot

• “We're gonna try to make something really great and make something for the real X-Files' fans and maybe find some new ones.” — Ryan Coogler, Executive Producer/Director

Amy Madigan, Steve Buscmei, and more join cast of Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot