The upcoming addition to theDexterfranchise,Dexter: Resurrection, has fans eagerly anticipating new info dumps related to the Showtime series. So far, the cast news is shaping up to be exciting, withseveral original series members confirmedto reprise their roles.Michael C. Hallis returning to play the fan-favorite anti-hero, with David Zayas and James Remar also playing their respective roles as Angel Batista and Harry Morgan. Additionally,New Blood’s Jack Alcott will play Dexter’s son, Harrison.Jennifer Carpenter, who was on Showtime’s spin-off,Dexter: New Blood, has finally spoken up about whether she will be part of theDexter: Resurrectioncast.
Carpenter played the role of Debra Morgan inDexter. She is the adoptive sister of the main character; a tough and determined Miami Metro Police Department detective who would often rely on Dexter’s expertise to solve complex murder cases because of her own inexperience and insecurities. Her character was widely praised for her humanity and authenticity. InDexter: New Blood, Carpenter, while still dead, returned as a vision of Debra, providing guidance and haunting Dexter’s conscience as his “Dark Passenger.”
Michael C. Hall’s 10 Most Killer Quotes as Dexter Morgan
In one of his most memorable roles, Michael C. Hall delivered some killer lines as Dexter Morgan.
Clearly, the character is crucial to Dexter’s story and is expected to be a part ofDexter: Resurrectionin some capacity. But in a recent interview withPeople, Carpenter conveyed the disappointing news that she will not be returning for the upcoming spin-off. She stated:
“I am pretty focused where I am, and I feel like I’ve completed that box. I’m proud of it. I hope that they’re having a wonderful time. And I’m so happy for the fans to have more to chew on.”
In addition to her role inDexter, Jennifer Carpenter has appeared in movies and TV shows across various genres. She first broke out with her performance in the supernatural horror film,The Exorcism of Emily Rose, following which she starred in movies likeQuarantine, a found footage horror movie, andDragged Across Concrete, an action thriller. On TV, she played Erica Shepherd inThe Enemy Withinand is currently portraying U.S. Deputy Marshal Mamie Fossett in Taylor Sheridan’s1923, a prequel toYellowstone.
‘Dexter’ Has Become An Award-Winning Franchise
The originalDexterseries, which aired on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, follows Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst by day and a serial killer by night. Theshow is led by Michael C. Hall, with Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar in supporting roles. It received a lot of praise from critics for its unique premise, suspenseful narrative, and morally ambiguous characters.Dexterwon four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award during its run.
Dexter: New Blood, which premiered in 2021, continued the story of Dexter Morgan. Set ten years after the flagship series, it finds Dexter living under a new identity in a small town. The show also found equal success and was nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Awards.Dexter: Original Sinalso garnered attention with its story about Dexter’s early years andhis eventual embracing of bloodlust. WithDexter: Resurrectionset to premiere in the summer of 2025, it’s only fair to expect that the spin-off will follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and continue to explore theDexteruniverse in fresh and utterly compelling ways.
Source:People
