Seven years after the two-season The X-Files revival ended on Fox, the highly anticipated reboot of the iconic science-fiction drama is gathering pace. After months of speculation and cryptic industry whispers, Ryan Coogler has spoken up about his new project. The man behind Black Panther and Creed, and most recently Sinners, is applying his distinct cinematic swagger to one of television’s most enduring cult classics. And if you thought Coogler was coming in to play it safe, think again. Speaking on Last Podcast on the Left, Coogler said of the reboot: