From the years 2006 to 2013, the captivating series Dexter aired on Showtime, spanning eight thrilling seasons and a total of 96 episodes. This iconic show follows the gripping story of Dexter Morgan, who serves as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department while secretly leading a double life as a vigilante serial killer. The talented Clyde Phillips acted as the showrunner during the first four seasons, and in 2021, he collaborated with Showtime to revive the franchise with Dexter: New Blood. Initially, this revival seemed to conclude the saga, but Showtime has now entrusted Phillips with further expanding the Dexter universe. The prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, premiered in December, alongside a follow-up to New Blood titled Dexter: Resurrection, which is anticipated to launch soon.
Excitingly, Showtime has announced that Dexter: Resurrection will debut with a two-episode release on July 11th for subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime, followed by its television premiere on Sunday, July 13th at 8 PM. The remaining episodes of this thrilling series will be released weekly, ensuring viewers stay engaged with the unfolding drama. Recently, a trailer has been unveiled, providing a sneak peek into the return of America’s beloved yet morally complex anti-hero, Dexter Morgan, showcasing his journey and challenges.
Returning to his iconic role, Michael C. Hall reprises his portrayal of Dexter Morgan in both the original series and Dexter: New Blood, lending his voice to the character’s narration in Dexter: Original Sin as well. Hall is joined by familiar faces from the series, including David Zayas, Jack Alcott, and James Remar. Zayas returns as Angel Batista, Dexter’s former colleague at the Miami Metro Police Department, while Alcott reprises his role as Dexter’s son, Harrison, and Remar returns as Dexter’s adoptive father, Harry Morgan.
Among the new cast members, Uma Thurman, known for her role in Kill Bill, joins as Charley, the head of security for the enigmatic billionaire Leon Prater. Charley, a former Special Ops officer, is characterized as a meticulous and resourceful right-hand woman. Meanwhile, Peter Dinklage from Game of Thrones takes on the role of Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist whose philanthropic appearance masks a deep, dark intrigue. Reports suggest that Prater may serve as the season’s primary antagonist, potentially a serial killer himself. The cast further expands with Krysten Ritter portraying Mia Lapierre, a renowned sommelier and alter ego of the ‘Lady Vengeance’ serial killer; Eric Stonestreet as a Midwestern character named Al; and Neil Patrick Harris playing Lowell.
Additional cast members include Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine from The Lincoln Lawyer, who plays Blessing Kamara, a rideshare driver known for his unwavering optimism and dedication to family and community. Kadia Saraf, recognized from Law & Order: SVU, portrays Detective Claudette Wallace, a sharp investigator known for her methodical approach. Dominic Fumusa takes on the role of Detective Melvin Oliva, who partners with Wallace, and Emilia Suárez plays Elsa Rivera, a vibrant friend of Harrison Morgan. The cast also features David Dastmalchian as Gareth, Steve Schirripa as a greedy slumlord named Vinny, Marc Menchaca as Red, and Reese Antoinette as Joy, the headstrong daughter of Blessing.
In exciting news, Jimmy Smits and John Lithgow, who portrayed Miguel Prado and Arthur Mitchell (the infamous Trinity Killer), respectively, in previous seasons of Dexter, will make guest appearances in the new episodes, despite their characters’ demise in earlier seasons.
Produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios, Dexter: Resurrection boasts an impressive executive production team, including Clyde Phillips, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Marcos Siega serves as the producing director, overseeing six episodes while Monica Raymund directs four. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Showtime’s strategy involves alternating between seasons of Dexter: Resurrection and Dexter: Original Sin. With Original Sin having already been renewed for a second season, this promising plan seems to be unfolding successfully.
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