Ryan Coogler is set to direct a very scary version of "The X-Files."

Agent Dana Scully may return.

The director of the horror film "The Sinners," released this week, Ryan Coogler, announced that his next project will be a reboot of the cult series "The X-Files." He already has some ideas, and if they come to fruition, the new episodes will be "terribly scary."

The director plans to bring back the lead actors - David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. He has even discussed this with agent Dana Scully.

Previously, the actress expressed her willingness to return to the role of Scully. She considers Coogler to be "a bit of a genius," and his vision for the reboot the best option for the franchise.

For now, it remains a mystery what lies behind this vision. The concept is kept secret, and the director only hints that viewers can expect something truly frightening. Judging by his words, the idea for the reboot has been maturing in his mind for a long time.

The series "The X-Files" ran for nine seasons - from 1993 to 2002. Its plot focuses on the work of FBI agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, who investigate paranormal phenomena. In the 2010s, the show received two more seasons. Additionally, two films were released based on its themes.