I think that 2025 has been the year of Ryan Coogler. It's not the coming-out party he had as a filmmaker, which was back with Black Panther. But it's been the crowning achievement year, where he really showed Hollywood he was here to stay with Sinners, which grossed $367 million worldwide (and will rake in more during its Halloween re-release in theaters).With such box office dominance, it was surprising to hear that the director would be tackling a TV project next.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comRyan Coogler Takes on The X-Files When I was a kid, I would turn out all the lights and turn on The X-Files. It was my brother's favorite show, but I got into it for the mystery and hung on when I got scared.So, you have to understand, Coogler bringing it back to TV is very exciting for me, and I am sure for millions of other nerds.Original creator Chris Carter has given Coogler his full blessing. Carter is not directly involved in the production but has spoken with Coogler about his new direction and seems excited by the prospect.In an interview with Variety at his Cinespia screening of Sinners, Coolger opened up about the familial connection that brought him to the popular TV series.Coogler said, “Like my relationship with Rocky with my dad, The X-Files is one of those things with my mom. My mom means the world to me — she’s actually here tonight — so this is a big one for me. I...
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