TMDb/The X-Files TV New agents. New mysteries. Himesh Patel & Danielle Deadwyler star in Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot for Hulu. The truth is still out there. March 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - The X-Files reboot, produced by Ryan Coogler for Hulu, has officially cast its lead agents. Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler, both known for their roles in Station Eleven, will star as the central FBI partners in the upcoming pilot episode of this long-awaited series.