Gillian Anderson is officially, really, truly leaving 'The X-Files'
The truth is out, uh, there — Gillian Anderson is officially leaving The X-Files.
The actress, known for her iconic role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully, confirmed her departure from the show on Wednesday at a Television Critics Association press panel.
Reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Anderson said, "It's time for me to hang up Scully's hat. It just is. I'm finished, and that's the end of that."
The X-Files returns for Season 11 in 2018, and will mark the last ride for Scully. At New York Comic-Con in October, Anderson indicated that the new season would be her last, although FOX issued a statement at the time saying Anderson “has not commented on returning as it’s premature in that she is currently filming the new event series.”
Anderson also confirmed at Wednesday's panel that she was leaving Starz series American Gods. "I'm not doing any more American Gods. Bryan and Michael Green aren't either, as has been announced," she said.
The announcement comes just days after Anderson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her co-star, David "Fox Mulder" Duchovny, posted a sweet message on Twitter.
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The X-Files Season 11 premieres on Fox in 2018. We're not ready to say goodbye, Scully.
Shannon Connellan is Mashable's UK Editor based in London, formerly Mashable's Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives in the Creel House. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror.
