Dexter: Resurrection Adds David Dastmalchian in Mystery Guest Role
Dexter Morgan lives.
Michael C. Hall is set to reprise his role as serial killer Dexter Morgan in a brand-new sequel series titled Dexter: Resurrection. While we don’t know too much about what’s in store yet, Resurrection will feature the titular character alive and well, in addition to many beloved franchise vets and plenty of new faces.
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David Dastmalchian — best known for his work in films like The Dark Knight, Blade Runner 2049 and Oppenheimer — is the latest actor to be added to the Resurrection roster, TVLine has learned. He’ll guest-star as a character named Gareth, but additional details are being kept under wraps. Dastmalchian’s recent TV credits include The Rookie, The Flash and CBS’ MacGyver reboot.
In the Dexter prequel series Original Sin that wrapped its freshman run on Feb. 14, we learned that Dexter survived the New Blood shooting that we thought had previously killed him. In the prequel’s premiere, we saw Dexter being hoisted onto a gurney, while medical professionals fought the clock to try and save his life. As a result, his life flashed before his eyes, allowing Hall to serve as the narrator for the offshoot that chronicled Dexter’s post-med school days and internship at Miami Metro PD.
Dexter: Resurrection will be executive-produced by Clyde Phillips (Dexter, Dexter: Original Sin), who also returns as showrunner. Hall is on board as an additional EP.
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What new faces are joining the cast?
Kill Bill vet Uma Thurman joined the cast in January and will play the role of Charley, “the head of security for mysterious billionaire Leon Prater,” according to the official character breakdown. “A former Special Ops officer, Charley worked various high-level private security jobs before taking on her position as the resourceful and meticulous right-hand woman for Prater.”
Game of Thrones vet Peter Dinklage will be playing billionaire venture capitalist Prater. “To the world, Leon is a generous philanthropist, but behind his polished exterior lies dark intrigue,” reads the character’s official description.
Prater may even be the season’s main antagonist. We’ll update with more character information as it becomes available.
Krysten Ritter is also joining the cast as a guest star. The Jessica Jones alum will play Mia Lapierre, a famed sommelier whose alter ego is the “Lady Vengeance” serial killer.
Neil Patrick Harris will also guest-star as a character named Lowell. Details remain a mystery, but we’ll be sure to add them as they’re announced. Plus, Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) is set for a “high-profile guest arc,” appearing in four episodes as Al, a character who is believed to be a serial killer.
Additional castings were announced in February, with Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (The Chi), Kadia Saraf (Law & Order: SVU), Dominic Fumusa (Nurse Jackie) and Emilia Suárez (Up Here) joining the cast.
Mwine will play the role of Blessing Kamara, “a rideshare driver who radiates unwavering optimism and a man devoted to his family and community,” reads the official description. Saraf will play Detective Claudette Wallace, a razor-sharp investigator known for her methodical precision and unrelenting focus. Fumusa will play Detective Melvin Oliva, Wallace’s partner at the NYPD who is the only one that understands his quirky partner. Suárez will play Elsa Rivera, Harrison Morgan’s vibrant and determined friend and co-worker at the Empire Hotel.
Steve Schirripa, best known for his portrayal of Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri on The Sopranos, has joined the series in the recurring guest star role of Vinny, Elsa’s (Suárez) creepy and intimidating landlord.
Which franchise vets are returning?
In addition to Hall, three other Dexter veterans have been announced as series regulars: David Zayas, Jack Alcott and James Remar.
Zayas (Oz) and Remar (Black Lightning) will reprise their roles from the original series. Zayas plays Detective Angel Batista (who also returned for two Dexter: New Blood episodes), while Remar appears as Dexter’s late father, Harry Morgan. Alcott (The Good Lord Bird) will be back as Dexter’s son, Harrison Morgan, who first appeared all grown up in Dexter: New Blood, the original’s sequel series that debuted in 2021.
What happened at the end of Dexter: New Blood?
Dexter’s chief of police girlfriend Angela eventually figured out that Dex was a killer — and pegged him to some of the crimes committed by the Bay Harbor Butcher. Dexter was eventually arrested for the murder of Matt Caldwell, but in order to evade trial (and a rather uncomfortable reunion with Batista), Dexter broke his code and murdered the extremely innocent Sergeant Logan in order to escape prison.
As a result of learning about Logan’s demise, a brokenhearted Harrison met up with his father in the woods. But instead of father and son getting out of Dodge together, Harrison pointed his rifle at his own flesh and blood and pulled the trigger. One direct hit later, Miami Metro’s former blood spatter analyst — and the city’s evasive Bay Harbor Butcher — was finally dead. Or so we thought at the time. (Read a full finale recap here, plus our Q&A with Phillips.)
When will Dexter: Resurrection be released?
The series is currently filming in New York City and is aiming for a Summer 2025 release. However, an official release date and synopsis have not yet been revealed.
The series will eventually stream on Paramount+ With Showtime on Fridays, and will air on the linear cable channel on Sundays.
Is there a Dexter: Resurrection trailer?
A trailer for the Dexter sequel series doesn’t exist yet. But as soon as it does, we’ll post it here.
Where can I watch Dexter?
All eight seasons of the original series are available to stream on Paramount+ With Showtime (with subscription). In addition, the streamer also has Dexter: New Blood and its recently wrapped prequel Dexter: Original Sin.
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