'The X-Files' creator Chris Carter shared insights into the challenges he faced while casting Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully, revealing that studio executives questioned her sex appeal by asking, 'Where's the sex appeal?' and suggested a 'bombshell like Pamela Anderson' for the role. Despite these challenges, Carter fought for Anderson's casting, emphasizing that her beauty wasn't the conventional 'idea of sexy' that the executives had in mind but was crucial for the character he envisioned. Furthermore, Carter expressed his support for the upcoming reboot of 'The X-Files' by Ryan Coogler, acknowledging the new challenges it faces in a world where 'everything's a conspiracy.'
The X-Files creator Chris Carter gives his blessing to Ryan Coogler's upcoming reboot: "I’m looking forward to seeing what somebody else does with it" https://t.co/or1HttJJTw
'X-Files' Creator Says He Faced Pushback from Studio After Casting Gillian Anderson: 'Where's the Sex Appeal?' https://t.co/aPn1yyDlrX
The X-Files creator Chris Carter reflects on his fight for Gillian Anderson's casting as Dana Scully. https://t.co/SgMR1M4f6z https://t.co/SgMR1M4f6z
‘The X-Files’ Creator Says Gillian Anderson Almost Wasn’t Cast Because She Wasn’t Fox’s ‘Idea of Sexy’ https://t.co/Q3PI81AzdZ
The X-Files creator gives his blessing to Ryan Coogler's reboot, but says the show will now face a new problem https://t.co/e55699diXC
THE X-FILES Creator Chris Carter Said The Studio Initially Wanted a "Bombshell like Pamela Anderson to play Scully" Link: https://t.co/OpM3e4jyNo https://t.co/CX5hzQLOBT
"The X-Files" creator Chris Carter was asked “where’s the sex appeal?” by studio executives when he cast Gillian Anderson. “Even though Gillian’s beautiful, she wasn’t their idea of sexy...they didn’t understand what I was trying to do with the show." https://t.co/nozbwVuign
'X-Files' Creator Says Execs Asked “Where’s The Sex Appeal?” When Casting Gillian Anderson; Talks Challenges Ahead For Ryan Coogler Reboot https://t.co/dTBTndlp8M
"The X-Files" creator Chris Carter says studio executives had the following reaction to Gillian Anderson's casting: "Where's the sex appeal?" “Even though Gillian’s beautiful, she wasn’t their idea of sexy. First, because they didn’t understand what I was trying to do with the… https://t.co/vKdmiUTuzw
'X Files' Creator Says Studio Execs Asked 'Where's the Sex Appeal?' About Gillian Anderson, Calls New Reboot a 'Hard Job' Since 'Everything's a Conspiracy' Now https://t.co/nozbwVuign