Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot lands with Danielle Deadwyler leading

Sinners film-maker’s much-anticipated relaunch of the paranormal hit show finally receives official green light

Ryan Coogler’s reboot of The X-Files has received the official green light with Danielle Deadwyler set as the first co-lead.

The film-maker behind Black Panther and Sinners has long talked about his love for the hit paranormal drama series and how he wants to make some new episodes that are “really fucking scary”.