X-Files Star Gillian Anderson Calls Her New Role a 'Bigger Responsibility'

Gillian Anderson Reflects on Her New Role

Actress Gillian Anderson, best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files, spoke about her latest acting role, describing it as a greater and more meaningful responsibility.

Legacy of The X-Files

Anderson’s career was deeply defined by her work on The X-Files, a show that spanned over two decades with occasional returns. Her portrayal of Scully became iconic, influencing generations of female characters in science fiction and procedural dramas.

A New Chapter

While Anderson continues to honor the influence of Scully on her career, she sees her new role as an opportunity to take on broader themes and deeper emotional complexity, building on the foundation of determination and curiosity that made her earlier work so engaging.

“It feels like a bigger responsibility,” Anderson said, referring to her new part, emphasizing how every stage of her career has shaped her approach to storytelling and character depth.

Author’s summary: Gillian Anderson views her latest acting project as a more demanding and meaningful chapter in her career, following decades of acclaim for her role in The X-Files.

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