Ryan Coogler‘s new take on The X-Files is moving ahead with production already underway. A recent update from the show’s star has offered fans a clearer idea of where things stand. The long-awaited revival remains wrapped in secrecy, but filming has already begun. The latest comments hint that the project is progressing steadily behind the scenes.
What the latest update means for Ryan Coogler’s reboot of The X-Files
Ryan Coogler’s upcoming revival of The X-Files appears to be further along than many fans realized. Actor Himesh Patel recently revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that he is currently filming the series in Vancouver, confirming that cameras are already rolling on the project. Although Patel remained tight-lipped about story details, his comments indicate that the reboot is actively in production.
Patel said even the cast has been drawn into the show’s mystery. He explained that photographs of the actors were displayed outside Coogler’s office, and everyone had to label themselves as either “skeptics or believers.” Patel chose the latter, though with some caution. “I wrote that I’m a believer — but only one time out of 10,” he said.
The reboot marks another high-profile project for Coogler, whose credits include Black Panther, Creed, and Sinners. Coogler is developing a fresh version of the sci-fi phenomenon, though details about the story and cast remain largely under wraps.
Patel’s involvement comes during a busy stretch in his career. The British actor first gained recognition playing Tamwar Masood on EastEnders before breaking out with Danny Boyle’s Yesterday. He later appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, Don’t Look Up, and HBO’s Station Eleven.
Meanwhile, Patel is also set to reunite with Nolan in The Odyssey. He plays Eurylochus, the trusted second-in-command to Matt Damon’s Odysseus. With The X-Files now filming, fans may not have to wait much longer for more official news on Coogler’s mysterious revival.