That Gillian Anderson is a talented actress is hardly news. As a long-time fan of Gillian Anderson, I still from time to time am surprised to remember just how good she can be. This is, of course, something Stake readers already know. We are a people of discerning tastes.

But here’s something you may not know about Gillian Anderson: she’s very funny. If you’ve watched The X-Files, you probably know this. But if you know Anderson’s work mostly from the past decade, or met her in her most recent BBC America program, The Fall, you may be surprised at the news.

So if you are out there and you are not aware, and perhaps you are directing Ghostbusters 3, take note of her answer to one fan’s question during yesterday’s AMA on Reddit regarding the new all-female Paul Feig Ghostbusters. Asked whether she’d like a part, Anderson had this to say:

Emphasis (all of it) Anderson’s. I’ll sign that petition, for shiz.

In other news:

Another film in The X-Files series would be tremendous for two reasons: 1) The X-Files is one of the best sci-fi shows ever made, and its continuation is a reason to celebrate, and 2) The most recent film, named The X-Files: I Want to Believe, was just. terrible. Be great to see at least one more.