Gillian Anderson officially returns for new ‘X-Files’ release

It is a truly incredible time to be an X-Files fan. The beloved sci-fi detective series is set for a major revamp thanks to Black Panther and Sinners director Ryan Coogler, with Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler playing a new pair of agents investigating all manner of extraterrestrial and paranormal mysteries, taking over for legendary Mulder and Scully. The latter was played by David Duchovny while the former was played by Gillian Anderson, both of whom portrayed some of TV's most iconic characters.

As the reboot gains more and more momentum. he truth is out there for Gillian Anderson, who's returned to her iconic role of Dana Scully from The X-Files for a special occasion. No, it's not Ryan Coogler's hotly anticipated reboot of the cult classic science fiction TV series (although that isn't out of the question). Instead, she's back for a very special occasion, and it's all to promote the must-have collectible for fans of the long-running franchise.

Anderson stars as Scully in a new promotional spot for LEGO's The X-Files building set. In the ad, Scully finds a mysterious unmarked box outside her hotel room. Putting on a pair of latex gloves ("I missed that sound," she says, as she snaps them on), she gets to work, finding that the box contains 1478 Lego bricks and a detailed set of instructions. Snapping it together (which is no mean feat with gloves on), she soon assembles a two-part diorama; below, the X-Files offices, complete with Mulder and Scully minifigures ("I don't remember you being so small," she remarks to the mini-Mulder), scientific equipment, and the iconic "I Want to Believe" UFO poster; above, it's a woodland scene, with an alien spacecraft hovering overhead via a translucent support beam. As soon as it's complete, it's mysteriously abducted, but you can get your own at Lego.com starting on August 1 for Lego Insiders, and August 4 for everyone else; it will retail for $199.99 USD.

What Comes With the Lego 'The X-Files' Set?

The X-Files Lego set comes with eight mini-figures: Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, their boss Walter Skinner, treacherous agent Alex Krycek, the sinister Cigarette-Smoking Man, Mulder's informant Mr. X, a grey alien, and the series' most iconic creature, the gruesome Flukeman. The set itself is filled with nods to the series, including Mulder's messy desk, his alien memorabilia, and a bee. Plus, if you order between August 1 and 10, you can get a free exclusive miniature set of Scully's lab, complete with a minifigure of Scully in a lab coat that's available nowhere else.

It's an exciting time for X-Files fans. Coogler's new pilot for Hulu, starring Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler as a pair of FBI agents assigned to re-open the bureau's long-closed paranormal investigation unit, has wrapped production, and both Anderson and David Duchovny have indicated their willingness to return to duty.

Lego's The X-Files building set will be available for Lego Insiders on August 1, and on August 4 for everyone. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.