Let’s say you have a podcast about The X-Files. But one massive fan of the sci-fi series that launched in the 90s is even more excited, because he actually gets to be part of the revival with Mulder and Scully. The comedian revealed on his Twitter that he would appear in an episode written and directed by his “favorite writer” Darin Morgan.
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Kumail Nanjiani, an “X-Files” superfan who hosts ” The X-Files Files” podcast and starred in “Silicon Valley”, will appear in the third episode of the upcoming “X-Files” revival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “The lighting is weird because there is a UFO right above our heads”, he captioned the photo, which featured him wearing an animal control officer jacket. Davis will be back as the iconic Cigarette-Smoking Man in the new short-stack order of 6-episodes.
As for new cast members, Joel McHale is playing a conservative internet news host and Rhys Darby reportedly has some kind of role in the show as well. Specific details of the show’s return kept under the covers still except for the announcement that aside from Mulder and Scully, the character of Walter Skinner played by Mitch Pileggi will also reappear., SlashFilm stated. “The X-Files” six-episode event series is set years after events on the original series. There are many photos to prove it and some great tweets that any fan of The X-Files can appreciate because Nanjiani’s enthusiasm is unbridled. The. X. Files. Did he discover the truth that is still out there?
Screen Rant notes that the plot of the “X-Files” revival series is a bit shrouded in mystery at the moment but series regulars have been reported to have returned to show.
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The X-Files returns on January 24th.
