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'The X-Files' Is Officially Returning as Hulu Picks up Ryan Coogler's 'Reimagining' of the Sci-Fi Icon

The series follows two FBI agents assigned to a long-shuttered division investigating unexplained phenomena.

  • On Tuesday, Hulu officially ordered filmmaker Ryan Coogler's X-Files reimagining to series, marking a major milestone for the project after years of development.
  • Starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, the series follows two FBI agents assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to investigating unexplained phenomena, per the official logline.
  • Produced by Proximity Media and 20th Television, Coogler wrote and directed the pilot episode with showrunner Jennifer Yale leading the series as executive producer.
  • Original series creator Chris Carter serves as executive producer, supporting Coogler's stated goal to honor the classic while bringing a fresh perspective to the franchise.
  • The series falls under Coogler's five-year exclusive television deal with Disney, the parent company of Hulu, with a potential 2027 release date targeted for the reimagining.
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The new series "The X-Files made by Ryan Coogler, one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood, received a green light for a full first season that could be seen in streaming and Romania. Hulu, Disney's streaming platform, announced this week that it gave the green light to the show, after ...

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Ryan Coogler's 'reimagining' of 'The X-Files' is picked up by Hulu

LOS ANGELES — "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler's "The X-Files" series reboot has been picked up

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