Joel McHale Will Guest Star in The X-Files Revival Series
John Squires
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Next year simply cannot come soon enough, as 2016 kicks off with Fox’s six-episode revival of fan-favorite series “The X-Files.” We’re awaiting the series premiere with bated breath, as both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will reprise their iconic roles. Also on board? Joel McHale!
Deadline reports that the “Community” leading man is joining the hunt for truth, as he has just signed on for a guest starring stint on the new series. McHale will play Tad O’Malley, the anchor of a popular conservative Internet news network who becomes an unlikely ally for Fox Mulder.
In addition to Duchovny and Anderson, back in their signature roles as FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, McHale also is joining original cast member Mitch Pileggi, reprising his role as Walter Skinner.
20th Century Fox TV and Ten Thirteen Productions are producing.
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The new “X-Files” chapter, shepherded by series creator Chris Carter, will launch on Sunday, January 24, 2016.
“The X-Files” originally premiered in September 1993. Over the course of its nine-season run, the influential series went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive global hit and became one of the most successful television dramas of all time. The show earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes, and a Peabody Award.
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