Washington [US], May 3 (ANI): Actor Gillian Anderson has hinted at a conversation she had with director Ryan Coogler about the potential 'X-Files' reboot he is developing.

As per Deadline, in a recent interview, Anderson shared her thoughts on Coogler's involvement, and said, "If anyone were to do it, I think you are the perfect person and best of luck, call me."

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Anderson's comments suggested that she is open to returning to the role of Agent Dana Scully if the reboot moves forward.

She also shared a snippet of the same conversation from the interview on her Instagram handle.

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Coogler has previously expressed his excitement about the project, sharing that he is "fired up to get back to it" and aims to create episodes that are "really f--ing scary."

Coogler's enthusiasm for the project is evident, and Anderson has praised him as "a bit of a genius," in an earlier interview.

She previously shared that she "cannot think of a better way for a reboot to happen" with Coogler at the helm.

The 'X-Files' originally premiered in 1993, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI Special Agents Mulder and Scully.

The show ran for 11 seasons and led to two feature films. (ANI)

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