‘X-Files’ Reboot From ‘Sinners’ Director Casts Its Lead FBI Agent

Whenever a buzzy new show is in development, there are bound to be casting rumors. But now the truth is out there—the upcoming X-Files reboot from Sinners director Ryan Coogler has cast its co-lead. Himesh Patel will star alongside Danielle Deadwyler in the Hulu series. 

Patel, known for roles in Yesterday, Tenet, and the acclaimed HBO Max series Station Eleven, will play an FBI agent who will find himself investigating strange, paranormal cases in the reboot. News of Patel's casting broke on Thursday.