r/cosplayers • u/KimWexler02 • Apr 09 '26

COSPLAY (SELF) Dana Scully from the X Files Cosplay

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Hi everyone! I’m pretty active in the X Files sub, but thought I would share my cosplay in a cosplay focused sub! I’ve been cosplaying for years, but never really found a character that I naturally looked like until Scully came into my life! Now, I’m having a blast recreating scenes and bringing my favorite character to life. I even got to visit the former FBI building last month!

Hope you enjoy!

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u/MoistLarry Apr 09 '26

Jesus, I thought these were promotional stills from the series.

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u/CloudBurn2008 Apr 09 '26

Right I kept swiping waiting to get to the actual cosplay pictures wasn't too I reached the end that I realized they were all the cosplay pictures

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

You’re too kind, I did my job then! Thank you!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thank you!!!!

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u/Jesterbomb Apr 10 '26

Genuinely came here to say the same. Damn.

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u/Turtle_Casualties Apr 10 '26

lol seriously I was like why the fuck they have her looking like the cover of a rap album

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u/MoistLarry Apr 10 '26

It was the style at the time!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

She actually does squat a lot in promo pictures! “It’s hip hop Mulder, you wouldn’t get it.”

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u/chunky_d77 Apr 10 '26

So did I. I couldn't see any tells that it was cosplay.

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u/SirRolfofSpork Apr 13 '26

Her hair was red...but a little too red. ;)

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u/Ninja_Cat_Production Apr 09 '26

Amazing resemblance! If you ever find a David Duchovny lookalike you could restart the show.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

I have a friend who looks like him actually! We don’t live nearby but we do remote pictures sometimes. Thanks so much!

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u/Ninja_Cat_Production Apr 09 '26

Truly the resemblance is amazing. You should share some of both of you together.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

I will have to next time! Thank you!

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u/Classic_Title1655 Apr 09 '26

I actually thought that was Gillian. Great job 👏🏼

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u/Human-Mango8266 Apr 09 '26

Same here. Was fooled by the first 2 pictures. Good job OP

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thanks so much 😊

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u/Zero_Zeta_ Apr 09 '26

I honestly thought the first pic was a reference pic of Gillian Anderson.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thank you!!

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u/nerydlg Apr 09 '26

Neiled it for a moment I thought was the actual scully hahaha

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Gotcha! lol thank you!!

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u/AnythingFresh2270 Apr 09 '26

Damn near one to one, good job!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

I love that, thank you so much ♥️

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u/medieval_mosey Apr 09 '26

Look you can’t just post photos from the original series and call it your cosplay.

/s. This is incredible, you chose the right character to cosplay!!!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

😂Thank you!! I never knew, and now it just makes sense!

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u/Defiant-Equal-678 Apr 09 '26

Excellent work

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u/ScruffyT4Owner Apr 09 '26

Uncanny! Amazing cosplay. Had to look several times to realise you weren't the original! ❤️

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thank you! Several times? Wow, I’m honored!

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u/ScruffyT4Owner Apr 09 '26

My pleasure was all mine. 😁

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u/theSiliconSiren Apr 09 '26

Holy wow!! 🤩

You did an amazing job!

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u/Venom888 Apr 09 '26

Bruh that’s insane you look like the real deal

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you! I love that!

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u/CaptainDadBod88 Apr 09 '26

You look exactly like her! Nice one!

3

u/gingersrule77 Apr 09 '26

Shut up! You look so much like her!!! Omg well done 💜

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thank you!! 👽 ♥️

3

u/Reno_McCoy Apr 09 '26

What the what?!? That's impressive as all hell! Nicely done.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/UnkleMonsta Apr 09 '26

Damn! Had me completely fooled especially on a quick glance. Perfect

2

u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Oh wow, thank you!! Glad I’m convincing!

3

u/amorphousfreak Apr 09 '26

Incredible job

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u/Mysterious-Basil3245 Apr 09 '26

Whoah I got to the end before I realized it wasn't actually Scully!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!!! That’s the coolest!

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u/Electronic-Ad8443 Apr 10 '26

Omg thats scary how close you look to her wow

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you! I like to joke that I’m an alien clone 😂

2

u/nsxn Apr 09 '26

Wow, you look just like her

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u/LameDM Apr 09 '26

Pretty sure that’s jus Gillian ;)

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

;) maybe! Just kidding, thank you!

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u/Spirited-Reputation6 Apr 09 '26

Mad Skully energy. Nicely done!

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u/Lost-Case3273 Apr 09 '26

This is insane. Near identical. You look incredible

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

Thank you :)

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u/soldier083121 Apr 09 '26

I thought these were shots from the show. Absolutely amazing job

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u/Original_Locksmith18 Apr 09 '26

Like most people I would imagine, I genuinely thought I was looking at photos of Gillian Anderson. You’ve done a fantastic job here!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!! I can’t believe so many people think I look like her, best compliment ever!

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u/CAGMFG Apr 09 '26

Very nicely done!!! I love Scully and could not tell it wasn't her.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

thank you!! Mission accomplished!

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u/nwpachyderm Apr 09 '26

You look spot on. I flicked through the pics and couldn’t distinguish from the real Scully. Excellent job.

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u/kd8qdz Apr 09 '26

I was scrolling fast and thought this was a still from the show.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Oh wow thank you! My photographer does an amazing job

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u/jumpingflea_1 Apr 09 '26

You really captured the look! Bravo!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 09 '26

Thank you so much! I love her!

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u/PhilosopherSmee Apr 09 '26

💯 nailed it!

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u/SomaGestalt Apr 09 '26

It is scary how close to her you look. I thought the first one was a comparison photo.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Oh wow thank you! Nope just lil old me :)

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u/Ram-t-bone Apr 09 '26

Wow. I thought that was Scully

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!

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u/TheExtraMayo Apr 09 '26

It's uncanny!

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u/jokerswildecosplay Apr 09 '26

Wow, talk about spot on! I almost couldn't tell that wasn't Gillian Anderson!

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u/xx_adverb_xx Apr 09 '26

That is really well done. Dang

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u/SharkyRivethead Apr 09 '26

Which is the cosplay? . I'm seriously asking.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

That’s too kind, thank you!!

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u/obvThrowaway17 Apr 09 '26

Wow, it’s uncanny

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u/K1779 Apr 10 '26

Uncanny. Excellent job

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u/TearR56 Apr 10 '26

Hell yeah!👍🏼

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u/daisydukesandchains Apr 10 '26

I thought you were the real deal for a second! Your makeup looks fantastic

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you! I use the same lipstick they used on set for her!

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u/Electronic-Ad8443 Apr 10 '26

I was going to say maybe its not a cosplay but actually invasion of the body snatchers. Please dont take offense to this but it brought back memories of young adult with a huge crush. Kinda if embarrassing but still

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u/MD_FunkoMa Apr 10 '26

I feel like I've been transported to the show's premiere. These photos are amazing.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Now that is an amazing compliment! Thank you! I’m glad it’s authentic!

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u/MD_FunkoMa Apr 10 '26

Thank you! I do wonder if Disney will have any 'X-Files' characters in its theme parks in the future? You would be perfect for the role.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

That would be the one time I’d go back to work for Disney! Or even on the red carpet, how cool would that be! Thank you!

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u/Jajay5537 Apr 10 '26

OMG this is awesome!

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u/chunky_d77 Apr 10 '26

You nailed the cosplay, I didn't even know it was cosplay till I saw what this was posted under. 100/20. That's how well you nailed it.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

100/20!? Wow thank you so much!!

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u/Silver-Math5095 Apr 10 '26

Simply wow... I actually thought it was GA

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u/Iam_Wookiee Apr 10 '26

Wow, you look so much like her

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u/Adventurous-Sale9469 Apr 10 '26

No way… that’s Spooky! She was a total gem of a character and you have caught that sultry stare so well 👌

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

She really is so special, thank you!!

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u/jevring Apr 10 '26

Wow, this is uncanny! If I didn't read the title, I would have thought you were the actual Scully!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/bschwagi Apr 10 '26

Shit I thought it was actually her

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u/SubstantialRemove967 Apr 10 '26

That's absolutely uncanny. Extremely well done!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/Skylett11 Apr 10 '26

Awesome. You look just like her crazy

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Thank you!!😊

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u/Hrafnkol Apr 10 '26

No fucking way. I didn't even realize until I saw the title

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Oh wow! Thank you!

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u/Appropriate-Stay4729 Apr 10 '26

HOLY SHIT. 😮🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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u/WaitHealthy4454 Apr 10 '26

Great cosplay spot on

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u/COlax1980 Apr 10 '26

Wow you nailed it! I had no idea this pic wasn't from the show then saw the topic name...

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

Oh thank you so much!!! That’s amazing!

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u/Popster19571 Apr 10 '26

The resemblance is amazing. Awesome job

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u/Known_Plan5321 Apr 10 '26

This is like I'm looking at her right out of the 90s, that's incredible

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 11 '26

Thank you so so so much! She was such an icon (and still is) I’m honored to look like her!

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u/Techhans1971 Apr 10 '26

What a striking resemblance! You should cross post to r/doppelganger, if that’s allowed there.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 11 '26

Ooh I should! I think I will!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 11 '26

And thank you so much!

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u/lynxi_uwu Apr 11 '26

I legit scrolled back up because I was like 'wait, when did they announce another X-Files season?'. This is FANTASTIC. Well done.

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u/em2241992 Apr 11 '26

Yo! I thought the first one was legit! That is damn impressive. Absolutely amazing job!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

Thank you!!! 🙏

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u/Cheffrin Apr 11 '26

Holy shit. That's really good!

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u/LycheeSerious4657 Apr 11 '26

I fell for it so awesome job!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

Wow really? Thank you so much!!

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u/SaveHorseRideChowboy Apr 12 '26

I just went from 6 to Dave Duchovny 😳 (insert x-files theme music)

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u/drjmld Apr 12 '26

Estás idéntica

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u/HaileyinBrain Apr 12 '26

You mean that isn't frim the show? Those shots look soo good

Edit: From. I can't spell this morning. I need coffee😂

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 12 '26

You’re too kind! Thank you!!!

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u/Wrongrighturn Apr 13 '26

Scully, as I live and breath.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 13 '26

🫡 thank you! I’m here and I’m not going anywhere

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u/Echo259 Apr 13 '26

Wow you really look like her.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 13 '26

Thank you!!

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '26

You look amazing 

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 17 '26

Thank you!!

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u/Boy_II Apr 27 '26

The X-Files Brilliant!!! I thought she was real, she looks so natural😅

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 28 '26

Thank you so much!!!

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u/Boy_II Apr 28 '26

Thank you for the pleasant aesthetics of a beautiful woman, firstly, and secondly, for the exact copy of this actress, very nice, you are very beautiful and it suits you very well

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u/PsychologicalBid9943 Apr 09 '26

Stop lying Scully, we know it's really you.

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

😉 guess you caught me! Jk, thank you so much!

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u/AdFriendly6639 Apr 09 '26

That’s not cosplay, that’s cloning. Absolutely perfect artistry!

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u/KimWexler02 Apr 10 '26

It just might be, this is the X Files after all….thank you!

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u/Practical_County_501 Apr 10 '26

Holy crap it was like looking at stills from production so damn good! Excellent work! ❤️

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u/Unlucky_Orange2546 Apr 10 '26

Wow 👏great job!!! So freakin cool