For a remarkable span of eight seasons and a total of 96 captivating episodes, the critically acclaimed series Dexter aired on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, weaving a complex narrative around Dexter Morgan, an astute blood spatter analyst with the Miami Metro Police Department. He doubles as a vigilante who operates outside the law as a serial killer targeting other criminals. During the initial four seasons, the talented Clyde Phillips served as the showrunner. In a surprising twist, 2021 saw Phillips collaborating with Showtime to revive the franchise with Dexter: New Blood, which initially appeared to serve as a concluding chapter. However, Showtime has now entrusted Phillips to further expand the Dexter universe with the exciting prequel series Dexter: Original Sin, which made its debut in December, alongside the highly anticipated follow-up titled Dexter: Resurrection, set to premiere in June. Currently, filming for Dexter: Resurrection is in progress, and Vanity Fair has recently released several intriguing images from the show, which you can view at the end of this article.
Returning to his iconic role, Michael C. Hall reprises his character, Dexter Morgan, in both the original series and Dexter: New Blood, and he also lent his voice for the character’s narration in Dexter: Original Sin. Hall is joined by a talented cast of familiar faces, including David Zayas, Jack Alcott, and James Remar. Zayas returns as Angel Batista, a character who once collaborated closely with Dexter at the Miami Metro Police Department. Alcott will reprise his role as Harrison, Dexter’s son, from Dexter: New Blood, while Remar is set to return as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father, adding depth and nostalgia to the storyline.
In an exciting addition to the cast, Uma Thurman, known for her role in Kill Bill, joins the ensemble as Charley, the Head of Security for the enigmatic billionaire Leon Prater. Charley is portrayed as a former Special Ops officer who has transitioned to various high-stakes private security roles, showcasing her resourcefulness and meticulous nature. Meanwhile, Peter Dinklage, famous for his performance in Game of Thrones, takes on the role of Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist who presents himself as a benevolent philanthropist. However, beneath Prater’s polished exterior lies a web of dark intrigue. There are suggestions that Leon Prater may be the season’s “big bad,” hinting at his possible identity as a serial killer. The series also features Krysten Ritter from Jessica Jones, who will appear as Mia Lapierre, a renowned sommelier with a secret life as the ‘Lady Vengeance’ serial killer, adding layers of complexity to the plot. Additionally, Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family plays a Midwestern character named Al, while the multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris, known from How I Met Your Mother and Doogie Howser, M.D., portrays a character named Lowell. David Magidoff returns as Teddy Reed from the Iron Lake Police Department, further enriching the interconnected narrative.
Joining the cast are Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine from The Lincoln Lawyer, Kadia Saraf from Law & Order: SVU, Dominic Fumusa from Nurse Jackie, and Emilia Suárez from Up Here. According to Deadline, Mwine is set to portray Blessing Kamara, a rideshare driver characterized by his unwavering optimism and deep devotion to both his family and community. Saraf takes on the role of Detective Claudette Wallace, a sharp and methodical investigator renowned for her precision and relentless determination. Fumusa will portray Detective Melvin Oliva, who partners with Claudette at the NYPD and is the only one who truly understands her unique quirks. Furthermore, Suárez is cast as Elsa Rivera, Harrison Morgan’s spirited and determined friend and co-worker at the Empire Hotel. Other notable cast members include David Dastmalchian as Gareth, Steve Schirripa as Vinny, a greedy slumlord, Marc Menchaca as Red, and Reese Antoinette as Joy, Blessing’s headstrong daughter, adding further intrigue to the ensemble.
Notably, Jimmy Smits and John Lithgow are returning for the new episodes, reprising their roles as Miguel Prado from season 3 of Dexter and Arthur Mitchell, famously known as the Trinity Killer from season 4, despite their characters having met their demise in earlier seasons. Their return is sure to spark curiosity among long-time fans of the series.
Produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios, Dexter: Resurrection is being executive produced by Clyde Phillips, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. The talented Marcos Siega is serving as the producing director, with the series being distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Siega is directing six episodes, while Monica Raymund will oversee the direction of four episodes, ensuring a high-quality production throughout the series.
In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, both Phillips and Hall shared insights about the show’s direction and its future. They confirmed that Dexter: Resurrection is designed to be an ongoing series, unlike its predecessor, Dexter: New Blood, which was conceptualized as a limited series. Phillips emphasized the strength of the Dexter franchise, stating, “We’ve got the strongest franchise in Showtime’s history, and we plan to do this for years.” Hall echoed this sentiment, mentioning, “Years with an s. The thinking is not to come back for a sort of self-contained one-off again, but leave it open to further exploration. The intention, and hope, is that the story will continue beyond this. (Dexter is) a much more human, flesh-and-blood version of that horror trope of someone who just refuses to go down.” The vision for the show is for Showtime to alternate between airing seasons of Dexter: Resurrection and Dexter: Original Sin, and with Original Sin already renewed for a second season, it appears that this ambitious plan is taking shape.
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