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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