X-Files Creator on Gillian Anderson Casting, Fox Said She Lacked 'Sex Appeal

#39;The X-Files' creator Chris Carter claimed that Fox initially pushed back on casting Gillian Anderson as the lead because they didn't believe she had enough 'sex appeal'.

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