Gillian Anderson Says Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot “Is Going To Be F***ing Cool”

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Gillian Anderson is hyping up Ryan Coogler‘s X-Files reboot and praising the pilot after reading the script.

Hulu ordered a pilot for the long-gestating reboot, which will be written and directed by Oscar-winner Ryan Coogler.

During an appearance at Awesome Con, Anderson teased the pilot, revealing she had had “a few conversations” with the Sinners filmmaker, which could lead to her reprising her role of Agent Dana Scully.

“He’s such a cool guy and so talented,” Anderson said of Coogler, adding that “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,” she said. “It’s something different. It’s different, and it’s special, so give it a break.”

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In February, Deadline reported Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) was set to co-lead the pilot in which two

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