New ‘X-Files’ Star Reacts to Gillian Anderson’s Plea
About this episode
Danielle Deadwyler discusses her diverse acting career and her upcoming role in the reboot of The X-Files.
Matt Wilstein sits down with acclaimed actress Danielle Deadwyler for a wide-ranging conversation about her extraordinary run of projects across film and television. From her comedic turn opposite Steve Carell in HBO’s Rooster to the emotional weight of Till, Danielle opens up about balancing intense dramatic work with lighter roles, her roots in Atlanta theater, and why “weird” storytelling continues to inspire her. She also reflects on unforgettable experiences working on Atlanta, Watchmen, Station Eleven, The Bear, and the highly anticipated new season of Euphoria. Plus, Danielle teases what drew her to Ryan Coogler’s upcoming reboot of The X-Files and reacts to support from Gillian Anderson as fans prepare for a new chapter in the iconic franchise. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Matt Wilstein
Guest: Danielle Deadwyler
Topics covered
- acting
- film
- television
- interview
- storytelling
- X-Files
- Gillian Anderson
Keywords
- Danielle Deadwyler
- Gillian Anderson
- The X-Files
- acting
- film
- television
- interview
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HBO, Ryan Coogler
Books & works: The X-Files, Rooster, Till, Atlanta, Watchmen, Station Eleven, The Bear, Euphoria
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