The X-Files Marathon: Kumail Nanjiani & Cinefamily Host Live Podcast Before Revival Premiere!

By popular demand from fans and critics, Fox is just days away from bringing back their iconic sci-fi/horror series. Before the upcoming revival of The X-Files, Cinefamily and comedian Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) are hosting a live podcast and marathon of episodes starring Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson).

As we previously mentioned,13 years have passed since FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully were on the TV screen solving weird and supernatural cases. The reboot of Fox's popular sci-fi series continues with an all-new 6 episode arc. Not only are the two leads back to reprise their iconic roles, creator Chris Carter will takeover as showrunner once again for the franchise that launched his and many other careers.

According to A.V. Club, Nanjiani will hosting a special live episode of his podcast, The X-Files Files, at L.A.'s Cinefamily theater.The six-episode marathon of classic episodes will culminate in a sneak peek at the premiere of the revival miniseries. Adding more to the excitement, expect surprise appearances from The X-Files cast and crew.

The event will kick off at noon on Saturday, January 16. Though admission is FREE, this is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Meaning, get your butt to that theater pronto. For more information, check out the official website here:

Nanjiani promises, "This is going to be the greatest day of my life."

We have 5 reasons why The X-Files Revival will dominate 2016 here:

I got to be in an ep of @thexfiles. While shooting late I got to record a casual convo w @GillianA & @davidduchovny. https://t.co/QMktSs8pal

— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) January 12, 2016

On his official Twitter account, the Portlandia actor shares, "I got to be in an ep of @thexfiles. While shooting late I got to record a casual convo w @GillianA & @davidduchovny."

The X-Files returns with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, January 24, 2016, following the NFC Championship Game. The event continues Monday, January 25, 2016 (8pm).

Readers, are you excited for the return of The X-Files?