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  • Himesh Patel Joins New ‘X-Files’ Reboot

    (Left) Himesh Patel in 'The Assessment', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo credit: Cristina Rios. © 2024 Number 9 Films Assessment Limited, TA Co-Production GmbH, ShivHans Productions, LLC, TA2022 Investors, LLC, Tiki Tāne Pictures, LLC. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. (Right) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 'The X-Files'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.
    (Left) Himesh Patel in ‘The Assessment’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo credit: Cristina Rios. © 2024 Number 9 Films Assessment Limited, TA Co-Production GmbH, ShivHans Productions, LLC, TA2022 Investors, LLC, Tiki Tāne Pictures, LLC. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. (Right) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in ‘The X-Files’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    Preview:

    • Himesh Patel is joining the new ‘X-Files’ reboot.
    • Ryan Coogler is writing the pilot and will direct it.
    • Jennifer Yale will be showrunner.

    Back in February, we learned that ‘Carry-On’s Danielle Deadwyler had landed one of the lead roles in ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler’s reboot of cult series ‘The X-Files’ for Hulu.

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    Joining her will be another veteran of HBO show ‘Station Eleven’, as Himesh Patel has scored a co-starring role alongside her.

    Related Article: Danielle Deadwyler Playing the Lead in Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot

    What’s the story of ‘The X-Files’?

    (L to R) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 'The X-Files'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.
    (L to R) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in ‘The X-Files’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    ‘The X-Files’, originally created by Chris Carter, aired on Fox from 1993-2001 before being revived at the network for two more seasons in 2016 and 2018. It starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who investigate cases that lean towards the paranormal and otherwise unusual.

    Two movies were made based on the original show, but there’s no word yet on whether either Duchovny or Anderson will appear in any capacity. As for the new potential series’ logline? “Two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.”

    Deadwyler and Patel will be playing a new original characters –– we’re assuming at this point they’ll be the main agents.

    Coogler is aboard to write and direct the pilot, but should the show go to series, ‘The Copenhagen Test’s Jennifer Yale will be overseeing it.

    Ryan Coogler on his connection to ‘The X-Files’

    Ryan Coogler accepts the Oscar® for Original Screenplay during the 98th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Credit/Provider: Trae Patton / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Ryan Coogler accepts the Oscar® for Original Screenplay during the 98th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Credit/Provider: Trae Patton / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Coogler, an avowed fan of the supernatural, has spoken previously to Variety about his feelings for the show:

    “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…so this is a big one for me. I want to do right by her and the fans. My mom has read some of the stuff I wrote for it. She’s fired up.”

    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for 'Sinners' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Danielle Deadwyler to Star in New ‘X-Files’ Reboot

    (Left) Director Ryan Cooler at the New York Premiere of 'Sinners'. Photo: Warner Bros. (Center) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 'The X-Files'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television. (Right) Danielle Deadwyler in 'Parallel.' Photo: Vertical Entertainment.
    (Left) Director Ryan Cooler at the New York Premiere of ‘Sinners’. Photo: Warner Bros. (Center) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in ‘The X-Files’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television. (Right) Danielle Deadwyler in ‘Parallel.’ Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

    Preview:

    • Danielle Deadwyler will star in the new ‘X-Files’ series.
    • Ryan Coogler is writing the pilot and will direct it.
    • Jennifer Yale will be showrunner.

    We’ve known for a while that ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler has been developing a rebooted take on cult supernatural show ‘The X-Files’ for Hulu. The show has now taken a step forward with a pilot order.

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    And in other news, the series –– or at least its pilot –– now has one lead in place as ‘The Harder They Fall’s Danielle Deadwyler will star.

    Related Article: Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall Talk Biographical Drama ‘Till’

    What’s the story of ‘The X-Files’?

    (L to R) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 1998's 'The X-Files'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    (L to R) David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in 1998’s ‘The X-Files’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    ‘The X-Files’, originally created by Chris Carter, aired on Fox from 1993-2001 before being revived at the network for two more seasons in 2016 and 2018. It starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who investigate cases that lean towards the paranormal and otherwise unusual.

    Two movies were made based on the original show, but there’s no word yet on whether either Duchovny or Anderson will appear in any capacity. As for the new potential series’ logline? “Two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.”

    We don’t yet know exactly how Deadwyler’s character will fit in, but we can assume she’s one of the agents.

    Ryan Coogler on his connection to ‘The X-Files’

    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for 'Sinners' onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Li Jun Li, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Gransson accept the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Coogler, an avowed fan of the supernatural, has spoken previously to Variety about his feelings for the show:

    “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…so this is a big one for me. I want to do right by her and the fans. My mom has read some of the stuff I wrote for it. She’s fired up.”

    Coogler is aboard to write and direct the pilot, but should the show go to series, ‘The Copenhagen Test’s Jennifer Yale will be overseeing it.

    Where else can we see Danielle Deadwyler?

    Danielle Deadwyler in '40 Acres', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Danielle Deadwyler in ’40 Acres’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    Deadwyler was most recently seen in movies ‘The Woman in the Yard’ and ‘Carry-On’, and cropped up in an episode of ‘The Bear’.

    Upcoming on the small screen, she’ll appear in the new season of ‘Euphoria’ and Steve Carell series ‘Rooster’. Movie-wise, she’s attached to drama ‘The Street’ and has worked on crime comedy ‘The Chaperones’.

    'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' director Ryan Coogler.
    ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ director Ryan Coogler.

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  • Stephen Amell to Headline New ‘Baywatch’ Series

    Stephen Amell as Ted Black in 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    Stephen Amell as Ted Black in ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

    Preview:

    • Stephen Amell will lead the new ‘Baywatch’ series.
    • It’ll follow the adventures of a grown Hobie Buchannon.
    • Fox has handed the show a 12-episode initial order.

    The effort to take classic TV shows and rework them for modern audiences continues with word that the new Fox ‘Baywatch’ series from ‘Burn Notice’ creator Matt Nix has found its star.

    Stephen Amell, formerly of ‘Arrow’, is aboard to play Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s iconic Mitch Buchannon and the role played for most of the original show’s run by Jeremy Jackson.

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    This could be what Amell’s post-DC TV career could use, particularly after the solid but little-seen ‘Heels’ jumped out of the wrestling ring after two seasons and ‘Suits LA’ could only manage one poorly-rated run.

    Related Article:‘Arrow’ Star Stephen Amell to Lead the Cast of Spin-Off ‘Suits L.A.’

    What’s the story of ‘Baywatch’?

    The cast of the original 'Baywatch.' Photo: NBC.
    The cast of the original ‘Baywatch.’ Photo: NBC.

    Following its 1989 debut and a swift cancellation by NBC after one season, the original series became the most-watched show airing in over 200 countries, and at its peak, reached more than a billion viewers every week. Hasselhoff led the series as lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and helped launch the careers of actors including Pamela Anderson.

    In the new series,  the wild child Hobie Buchannon is now a Baywatch Captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch. Hobie’s world is turned upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew, shows up on his doorstep, eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy and become a Baywatch lifeguard alongside her dad.

    Showrunner Matt Nix on Amell

    Stephen Amell as Ted Black 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    Stephen Amell as Ted Black ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

    Nix seems to think the casting will work:

    “From the first conversation, Stephen Amell brought exactly what this new chapter of Baywatch demands: heart, intensity, and that undeniable hero energy. He’s the kind of lead who can sprint into danger, carry the emotional weight, and still make it feel fun. We’re so excited to get started.”

    Per Deadline, the show will film on Venice Beach and at the Fox lot in Los Angeles.

    (L to R) Stephen Amell as Ted Black and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson in 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    (L to R) Stephen Amell as Ted Black and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson in ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

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  • Sarah Michelle Gellar Project ‘Other People’s Houses’ in Development at Fox

    Sarah Michelle Gellar Project ‘Other People’s Houses’ in Development at Fox

    Sarah Michelle Gellar
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    Fox is developing what could be Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s next TV series.

    The network has given a script commitment to “Other People’s Houses,” a project Gellar is attached to star in and executive produce, Variety reports. “Ringer” creators Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder are on board as writers, and they’ll serve as executive producers alongside Gellar, Neil Meron, and Mark Nicholson.

    The project is a suburban dramedy based on Abbi Waxman’s novel of the same name. The book follows four families in the same neighborhood carpool and how an affair changes everything. The potential series is described as being “somewhere between ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘Catastrophe,’” as it looks at nine people in Los Angeles’ Larchmont Village who are going through emotional ups and downs. Gellar’s character is Anne Porter, a social media influencer and mom.

    Over the years, Gellar has had many memorable roles. She notably played the titular character in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and starred in films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Cruel Intentions,” and “The Grudge.” More recently, she starred in the shows “Ringer” and “The Crazy Ones.”

    There are still more steps between now and “Other People’s Houses” getting a greenlight, but we’re interested to see where this project goes.

    [via: Variety]

  • ‘The Simpsons’ Mocks Donald Trump With ‘West Wing Story’

    ‘The Simpsons’ Mocks Donald Trump With ‘West Wing Story’

    The Simpsons' West Wing Story still
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    “The Simpsons” will kick off Season 31 (yes, 31!) this fall, and in the meantime, Fox has unveiled a new clip, a parody called “West Wing Story.”

    The 90-second video offers a fictional look into the White House, where a “Simpsons”-style Donald Trump is dealing with “so many problems.” One of those is the so-called “Squad” — Senators Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib — who emerge from a framed photo in the Oval Office as the cartoon Trump sings a satirical version of “America” from “West Side Story.” They start singing as well and chase him through the kitchen, the Situation Room, and more.

    Other political figures make appearances, too, including Vice President Mike Pence and the many 2020 Democratic candidates. If you’ve ever wanted to see animated versions of them in a kick line, now’s your chance. Watch below.

    “The Simpsons” Season 31 premieres Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

  • Ronda Rousey Suffered a Nasty Hand Injury on ‘9-1-1’ Set

    Ronda Rousey Suffered a Nasty Hand Injury on ‘9-1-1’ Set

    Ronda Rousey in Furious 7
    Universal Pictures

    It’s been less than a week since news broke that Ronda Rousey was joining “9-1-1” Season 3, and she has already shed blood for the show.

    TMZ reported Tuesday that the MMA fighter badly injured her hand while filming a scene in Mexico last week. Once the word was out, Rousey shared more details about the “freak accident” that occurred. It turns out that a boat door fell on her hand during a scene, almost severing one of her fingers. The wildest part, though, is that Rousey, being used to a lot of pain, didn’t even look to see the extent of the problem until after the director yelled “cut.” At that point, actual first responders had to be called into action.

    Rousey posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday, and it’s not pretty. (You can see it here, if you’re curious.) In her caption, she explained more about her grisly injury.

    “So the word is out I nearly lost my finger shooting @911onfox,” sh wrote in part. “Freak accident, first take of the day a boat door fell on my hand, I thought I just jammed my fingers so I finished the take before looking (I know it sounds crazy, but I’m used to live audiences and never showing pain unless I’m supposed to) after a break in the action I told our director the situation and was rushed via ambulance to the hospital where they promptly reattached my bone and tendon with a plate and screws.”

    Gruesome as the injury was, Rousey was back on set and filming the next day. Clearly, it takes more than a nearly severed finger to keep her down.

    “9-1-1” Season 3 premieres Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

    [via: TMZ; Ronda Rousey/Instagram]

  • Ronda Rousey to Join ‘9-1-1’ Season 3 in Recurring Role

    Ronda Rousey to Join ‘9-1-1’ Season 3 in Recurring Role

    Ronda Rousey in Furious 7
    Universal Pictures

    WWE star Ronda Rousey is going to try out being a very different kind of fighter.

    The well-known mixed martial artist has signed on for a recurring role in Fox’s “9-1-1” Season 3, Deadline reports. Rousey will play a firefighter named Lena Bosko, a member of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 136. When a disaster hits, she’ll take action and show off her courage.

    Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on Monday, Sept. 23. It will continue to follow the lives of various Los Angeles first responders. A new preview dropped Wednesday, and it showed a terrifying event: a tsunami. We don’t know yet how many episodes Rousey will appear in, but based on the footage we’ve seen, it’s clear they’ll need all the first responders they can get.

    Rousey is best known for her fighting, but she has also had several acting jobs in recent years. Her film credits include roles in “Mile 22” and “Furious 7,” among others. She has also appeared on series such as “Blindspot” and “Drunk History.”

    “9-1-1” Season 3 premieres Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

    [via: Deadline]

  • ‘9-1-1’ Season 3 Teaser Brings a Tidal Wave to Los Angeles

    ‘9-1-1’ Season 3 Teaser Brings a Tidal Wave to Los Angeles

    Fox

    It’s a cruel, cruel summer on “9-1-1.”

    The Fox drama has released a sneak peek at Season 3, which reveals disaster once again strikes Los Angeles — with the Station 118 crew in the thick of things.

    Last season opened with a devastating earthquake; this season will bring an enormous tidal wave to the beach. As the trailer reveals, Buck (Oliver Stark) is among the people enjoying carnival games and rides on the Santa Monica Pier, until he spots the tsunami and shouts for everyone to run.

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    “An emergency is the absence of choice,” notes Athena (Angela Bassett). In their line of work, all she and new husband Bobby (Peter Krause) can do is stay strong as they deal with the aftermath.

    “9-1-1” Season 3 premieres Monday, September 23 at 8 p.m.

  • Tori Spelling Talks ‘BH90210’ Future: ‘We Have So Many Stories to Tell’

    Tori Spelling Talks ‘BH90210’ Future: ‘We Have So Many Stories to Tell’

    BH90210
    Fox

    “BH90210” has officially premiered, and it already looks like six episodes of the “Beverly Hills, 90210” reboot just might not be enough.

    At Fox’s TCA presentation on Wednesday, stars Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, and Ian Ziering were on hand to discuss the new event series, Deadline reports. When the topic of future seasons came up, they made it clear that they’re not maxed out yet. As Spelling put it, it has been an “amazing experience” to reunite and work on this new project.

    “We would love to continue to work together,” she said, per Deadline.

    The actress didn’t get into specifics as to where the show would go, but she did note that they’ve got ideas.

    “We have so many stories to tell that this could keep going season after season so we hope it does,” she said.

    As of now, there aren’t official plans for more episodes beyond the six Fox ordered, but it seems there are fans who are just as excited about the idea as Spelling is.

    “BH90210” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

    [via: Deadline]

  • ‘Empire’ Promotes Vivica A. Fox to Series Regular for Season 6

    ‘Empire’ Promotes Vivica A. Fox to Series Regular for Season 6

    Vivica A. Fox in Empire
    Fox

    The final season of “Empire” will be bring us more of one particular member of the extended Lyon family.

    Vivica A. Fox will return as Candace Mason, the older sister of Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson), and she’s been promoted to series regular. The news was announced during a TCA event, as Deadline reports. There, Fox highlighted how the show has “tackled taboo subjects,” and shared what she’s looking forward in Season 6.

    “Now that I have been made a series regular, I want to find out more about my son and what’s going on,” she said of her storyline involving onscreen son Franklin (Damon J. Gillespie) and issues of mental health and domestic violence.

    Fox was originally cast as Candace in 2015 and has appeared in several episodes since Season 2, including multiple in Season 5. She now becomes a series regular at a time when the show is down one major character. That means she’ll return to Chicago this month to start shooting new scenes.

    “Empire” Season 6 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

    [via: Deadline]