Los Angeles, Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “X-Files” has received a series order by American streamer Hulu and it will feature “The Odyssey” star Himesh Patel alongside “Till” star Danielle Deadwyler.
Zinzi Coogler and Ohanian serve as EPs alongside original series creator Chris Carter. Co-executive producers are Simone Harris of Proximity Media, Deadwyler and Patel.
“I’ve loved ‘The X-Files’ for a long time, so getting the chance to write and direct the pilot has meant a great deal to me,” said Coogler. The new “X-Files” is produced by Proximity Media, which Coogler co-founded with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, as well as 20th Television. It is Coogler’s first major project since “Sinners”, which earned four Oscars including the best original screenplay for the director and best actor for Michael B Jordan. “Sinners” set the record for the most nominated film in the history of Oscars by earning 16 nominations.
