The Dexter world is expanding, with Dexter: Resurrection leading the way for the notorious fictional serial killer’s comeback.
Michael C. Hall portrayed Dexter from 2006 to 2013. He reprised the role in the 2021 spinoff New Blood, which concluded after a year. Dexter: Resurrection acts as a follow-up series, raising questions on Hall’s return as Dexter, considering his character’s demise on multiple occasions.
Excitement brews as Hall shared insights with Entertainment Weekly in August 2024 regarding the franchise’s upcoming developments. Despite the uncertainties, he eagerly anticipates revisiting the character and exploring new creative avenues.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection:
Where Is ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Set?
Dexter’s story line in the OG show left Dexter hiding out as a lumberjack after his stepsister, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), was killed off. New Blood, meanwhile, hinted that Dexter’s life had come to an end, which is now being walked back with Dexter: Resurrection.
The Dexter: Original Sin prequel, which premiered in December 2024, started with a scene where Dexter was revived after nearly bleeding out, which hinted at how he would return in the present day.
Who Stars in the Spinoff?
In addition to playing the titular role, Hall will also be the narrator as he was in the original series. Uma Thurman was subsequently cast as Charley, who is the head of security for mysterious billionaire Leon Prater. Meanwhile, Peter Dinklage is a a billionaire venture capitalist on the show. Eric Stonestreet, Neil Patrick Harris and Krysten Ritter are also set to guest star.
Will Characters From ‘Dexter’ Make Cameos?
David Zayas is returning as Detective Angel Batista while James Remar plays Dexter’s deceased father, Harry, and Dexter’s son Harrison will appear with Jack Alcott portraying the role again.
What Is the Vision for the New Series?
Hall previously said he was excited to have more of a reference for his character thanks to Dexter: Resurrection.
“The scripts they’ve executed are fantastic. I can’t wait, like, as a fan, to watch it, and as an actor to spend time seeing real footage of things that I’ve sort of tried to imagine for myself when I imagine what Dexter’s early days [were like],” he teased to EW in August 2024. “Now I’m going to have this technicolor version of his memories to refer to. I think it will help inform my experience of whatever comes next in the other series, which I can only speak vaguely about at this point. It’s pretty heady. It’s so gratifying.”
When Will the ‘Dexter’ Sequel Premiere on Paramount+?
Dexter: Resurrection is in production in New York and is set to premiere in the summer on Paramount+ and Showtime.
How Do All the Shows in the Franchise Connect?
Showrunner Clyde Phillips explained to The Hollywood Reporter in December 2024 that Dexter: Resurrection should be seen as “the next season” following Dexter: New Blood. Meanwhile, Dexter: Original Sin would come before both shows since it is a prequel series with Patrick Gibson taking over the role of Dexter.
Dexter: Original Sin is set in the ’90s and focuses on Dexter’s transition from student to avenging serial killer and unsuspecting member of the Miami Metro Police Department. Original Sin also stars Molly Brown, Martinez, Christina Milian, Christian Slater, Alex Shimizu, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Patrick Dempsey and Reno Wilson.
Phillips is part of Dexter: Resurrection. He previously exited the original show after season 4 before returning for New Blood and now Original Sin.
