‘X-Files’ Reboot Finds Its New David Duchovny

The new X-Files has found its leading man.

According to Deadline, the series has cast Yesterday star Himesh Patel as the male half of the new FBI pair who will investigate the unexplained and spooky in Ryan Coogler’s new iteration of the series, which originally starred Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. Till star Danielle Deadwyler’s casting as the Scully to Patel’s Mulder was announced in February.

Like the characters in the original series, Deadwyler and Patel will play two highly decorated FBI agents who form an unlikely bond. / HENRY NICHOLLS / REUTERS

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