Another originalX-Filescast member has signed on to return for Fox’sUntitled X-Files Revival, withAnnabeth Gishset to reprise her role as FBI agent Monica Reyes, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. She joins a growing list of stars from the original series, such asGillian Anderson(Dana Scully),David Duchovny(Fox Mulder),Mitch Pileggi(Walter Skinner) andWilliam B. Davis(The Cigarette Smoking Man). It isn’t known if she will appear in just one episode of the six-episode event series, or if she will have a bigger role.
The news shouldn’t be too surprising, since series creatorChris Carterstated in March that he wants the wholeoriginal castto come back. It was also recently confirmed that the computer hacker group known asThe Lone Gunmen,Dean Haglund(Ringo Langly), Tom Braidwood (Frohike) and Bruce Harwood (Byers) will be back, along with Sheila Larken asDana Scully’s mother, Margaret Scully. At this rate, it won’t be long beforeChris Cartergets his wish and the whole cast does come back.
New additions to the cast includeJoel McHaleas news anchor Tad O’Malley, who becomes an unlikely ally toMulder, and Annet Mahendru as Sveta, a woman who, according to a report from last week, was abducted byaliensand is the “key to everything”.Robbie AmellandLauren Ambrosealso star as FBI agents Miller and Einstein.Rhys DarbyandKumail Nanjianihave also joined the cast but their roles have yet to be identified.
Annabeth Gishstarred in 23 episodes of The X-Files as Monica Reyes, who often worked alongside Scully and John Doggett (Robert Patrick). The actress started out as a recurring character on the show inSeason 8before getting promoted as a series regular in the final season. The character was last seen in the series finale, as she helped Mulder and Scully go on the run together.
The actress most recently starred in FX’s The Bridge,Sons of Anarchyand ABC Family’sPretty Little Liars. She also has a number of films in various stages of post-production, includingTerm LifeandBefore I Wake. What do you think about Agent Reyes returning for theUntitled X-Files Revival? The series debuts Sunday, January 24, directly after the NFC Championship Game, with the second episode debuting Monday, January 25 at 8 PM ET on Fox.
