X-files reboot lands new lead, fans skeptical

The long-awaited X-Files relaunch is finally underway, with a new lead actress on board. However, this news has led many to doubt the show's ability to make fans forget David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson's iconic Mulder and Scully.

Anderson endorses coogler's pilot

Gillian Anderson recently spoke out about the reboot, urging fans to keep an open mind. She praised director Ryan Coogler, known for his work on Oscar-winning film 'Creed,' saying his 'X-Files' pilot episode is 'gonna be jodidedly great.'

Anderson's endorsement comes as a relief, given the high standards set by the original series. While it'll be tough to replace the Mulder-Scully duo, the involvement of talented creators like Coogler and showrunner Jennifer Yale, with credits on acclaimed series like 'See' and 'The Copenhagen Affair,' lends hope for a successful reboot.

The new 'X-Files' follows two FBI agents with contrasting personalities, forced to work together in a clandestine division devoted to investigating the paranormal. As they delve into cases that defy logic, they'll confront not only the unknown but also their own fears and convictions.