As a gamer who spent countless hours huddled around the television set during my formative years, watching the captivating tales of The X-Files unfold, I can say with conviction that Chris Carter’s departure from the upcoming reboot is a refreshing change.
In the ’90s, The X-Files was an unstoppable force in pop culture, with many guest actors eventually achieving stardom on their own and fans marking the 30th anniversary of its premiere last year. The duo of David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson brought the series to life across two movies (one celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023), two revival seasons from 2016-2018, and an initial run of nine episodes. However, the new iteration of the franchise won’t feature the original cast members or Chris Carter as creator – a development that he himself considers positive.
2023 saw the announcement that Ryan Coogler, the writer/director behind “Black Panther,” was linked to a new take on “The X-Files.” According to Variety, this reboot aimed to feature a diverse cast, with development still in its infancy at the time. Since then, updates have been scarce until recently when Chris Carter, the original creator/showrunner, spoke with Inverse about his career and expressed his thoughts on Coogler’s version progressing without his direct involvement.
People sometimes ask me, “Don’t you keep a tight hold on it?” To which I respond, “Not at all. I’m eager to discover how someone else might use it.”
From my perspective, Carter’s remarks about someone else taking charge of the next journey for The X-Files sound quite positive. Across eleven seasons (now streaming on Hulu with a subscription) and two movies under Carter’s direction, the series delved into complex topics with an intricate mythology that became progressively convoluted. Ryan Coogler now has a clean canvas to commence narrating these stories afresh.
As a dedicated fan who finds it challenging to accept the unexpected turn in Season 11’s finale, often referring to it as the “Most WTF Finale Ever,” I am eagerly hoping for a breath of fresh air brought on by new creative minds other than Chris Carter. I adore this show so much that selecting my top 25 favorite episodes was quite a challenge, but I yearn for a new season that steers clear of the unpredictable path of Season 11.
Carter does have some idea of what Ryan Coogler has in mind, as he went on to tell Inverse:
I recently inquired about his thoughts, to which he responded, and I replied, ‘Those seem like solid suggestions.’ Regardless, his position is challenging – finding the right people (casting) is tough, preparing for production (mounting) is demanding, and the issues I encountered will now be his to handle.
At first, hearing that Ryan Coogler was directing a new take on the franchise with a different cast suggested to many that the time of Mulder and Scully might be coming to an end. However, Gillian Anderson had previously hinted that Season 11 would be her final season before it even premiered, and she handled the question about Season 12 gracefully when it didn’t materialize.
Given the ordeal that Scully faced during what appeared to be Chris Carter’s final season, I can’t fault Gillian Anderson for declining to come back. This is following Carter’s remarks supporting Ryan Coogler’s reboot without his involvement. Subsequently, on TODAY, Anderson expressed her feelings about playing Scully once more:
There’s a possibility that the event will take place, but whether I’m part of it is another story altogether. However, given my admiration for Coogler and his talent, if he’s involved, I believe the outcome would be exceptional. And who knows, I might make a guest appearance for a bit.
Personally, I’m all for Ryan Coogler’s fresh perspective on the franchise instead of Chris Carter’s. If David Duchovny gets a call and the series order is confirmed, with Gillian Anderson joining in, it would be fantastic! Even though we’re stepping into a new era, it’d be great to see some old faces reappear for a bit.
Regarding the notion that “The X-Files” wouldn’t exist without Mulder and Scully, I believe the initial series made an admirable effort to establish Agents Doggett (played by Robert Patrick) and Reyes (Annabeth Gish) as their successors following the departures of Anderson and Duchovny. However, instead of carrying on with them in 2002, the show was unfortunately canceled.
Additionally, considering Mulder and Scully have been investigating supernatural phenomena in the FBI for over three decades, it seems implausible that they continue doing so. Therefore, I’m content with the tradition being handed over. For the moment, we can only speculate about whether Ryan Coogler will truly proceed with his take on The X-Files, as there are no official announcements yet regarding any future developments within a reasonable time frame.
Currently, you have the option to rewatch the initial seasons of the show, whether you prefer to exclude the eleventh season that didn’t meet expectations or not, on Hulu. Additionally, keep an eye out for fresh viewing opportunities in our 2024 TV lineup.
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2024-09-01 04:07