‘The X-Files’ Revival Adds ‘Chuck’ Alum

The X-Files has recruited an important member of the Buy More team for Fox’s revival.

Chuck star Vik Sahay will appear in an upcoming episode of the limited series, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Sahay will play a man Mulder (David Duchovny) turns to for information during an investigation.

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The actor first announced his casting via Twitter over the weekend.

Keeping my fit on running in Vancouver, as I dip my acting self into this world for a sweet brief moment. @thexfiles pic.twitter.com/DNB5H0OY5o

— Vik Sahay (@Vik__Sahay) August 15, 2015

The X-Files‘ revival includes the return of original series stars Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Annabeth Gish and William B. Davis. Sahay joins X-Files newbies Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose, Joel McHale, Annet Mahendru, Rhys Darby and Kumail Nanjiani.

In addition to his five-season stint as Lester Patel on Chuck, Sahay has also appeared on Bones, NCIS and The Mentalist.

The X-Files six-part limited series kicks off Jan. 24 on Fox.