Gillian Anderson gears up for X Files return - but there's one thing she's scared of

may be set to reprise her iconic role as FBI agent Dana Scully in a revival of the hit 1990s drama The actress has been in talks with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler, who has penned a new series of the show.

Coogler has promised that the remake will be "f***ing scary", which is sure to send shivers down the spines of fans. The new series is reportedly set to premiere on Disney Plus, with Coogler confirming that he's had discussions with Anderson about the project.

He praised the actress, saying: "She's incredible. Fingers crossed there." Coogler expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating: "I've been excited about that for a long time, and I'm fired up to get back to it.

"Some of those episodes, if we do our jobs right, will be really f***ing scary.

"We're gonna try to make something really great, bro, and really be something for the real X Files fans, and maybe find some new ones.", reports .

Anderson has been on a roll in recent years, starring in hit shows Sex Education and The Crown. Her portrayal in the latter earned her numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and a SAG award.

The 56-year-old actress had previously expressed her excitement about the prospect of revisiting her breakout role, which catapulted her to global stardom. She praised Coogler, calling him "a bit of a genius."

She said: "Whether I am involved in it is a whole other thing. I'm not saying no. I think he's really cool and I think if he did it, it would probably be done incredibly well. And maybe I'll pop in for a little something something."

The cult classic The X Files kept fans gripped for nine seasons from 1993 until 2002, followed by a much-anticipated revival which spanned two seasons from 2016 to 2018. Fans are on the edge of their seats as the date for its return remains under wraps.

Back in February, Gillian reunited with star while at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The actors, from 1993 to 2002, to present the award for outstanding ensemble cast in a drama series.

More than a decade since they last appeared as their iconic characters, the pair announced the ensemble award with David joking: “‘Ensemble,’ I believe that's a French word that means: ‘Thank God I only have to work three days a week.’”

The comedy continued between the pair as they named the ‘one thing’ they both felt was essential to creating great drama, with them agreeing to name the important ingredient at the same time.

However, David then said “timing,” first, and continuing the joke, Gillian responded with “chemistry” a few moments later.

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