Ryan Coogler's The X-Files reboot has added Himesh Patel to its cas. Patel, who has starred in Christopher Nolan's Tenet (2020), joins Danielle Deadwyler as a co-lead, reported Deadline.
Jennifer Yale, who has previously worked as a showrunner on The Copenhagen Test, is the showrunner for the upcoming series. She will also serve as an executive producer alongside Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Chris Carter, creator of the original The X-Files. Proximity Media, Onyx Collective, Hulu, and 20th Century Television are backing the film.
The upcoming series will centre on two highly decorated FBI agents (Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel), who are assigned to a division dedicated phenomena.
The original series was set around two FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who investigate cases regarding paranormal phenomena.
Patel will reunite with Nolan in The Odyssey, in which he will essay Eurylochus. The drama is set to release on July 17. He will also star as Dr Watson in Enola Holmes 3, which features Millie Bobby Brown in the titular role and Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes.
Coogler won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his period horror, Sinners (2025).