Emmy-honored actors John Lithgow (renowned for roles in 'Conclave' and 'The Old Man') and Jimmy Smits ('East New York,' 'Sons of Anarchy') are poised to reprise their iconic characters, Arthur Miller alias the diabolical Trinity Killer and Miguel Prado, respectively, in Showtime's highly anticipated revival, 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Production on this thrilling sequel has been underway in New York since January.
Lithgow, who garnered an Emmy, a Critics’ Choice Award, a SAG Award, and a Golden Globe nomination for his chilling portrayal of the Trinity Killer, will once again bring his sinister charm to the small screen. Smits, meanwhile, who earned an Emmy nod for his Season 3 depiction of Miguel, the vengeful former Assistant District Attorney turned outlaw, returns to the fold after a notable absence. Given the franchise's penchant for resurrecting deceased characters, particularly with Lithgow's surprise appearance in flashback scenes of 'Dexter: New Blood,' fans of the 'Dexter'-verse have learned not to be too surprised by such revelations. Notably, Smits marks his return, while a younger Miguel Prado was portrayed by Nick Santucci in 'Dexter: Original Sin.'
Under the stewardship of Clyde Phillips and led by Michael C. Hall, who slips back into the skin of the titular serial killer, the ensemble cast boasts the return of David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter's son Harrison Morgan, and James Remar as Dexter's father Harry Morgan. The fresh blood infusing this revival includes Uma Thurman as Charley, Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, and Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera.
Previously announced stars Neil Patrick Harris ('Lowell'), Krysten Ritter ('Mia Lapierre'), Eric Stonestreet ('Al'), and David Dastmalchian ('Gareth') join the fray, alongside David Magidoff, reprising his role as 'Teddy Reed' from 'Dexter: New Blood's' Iron Lake Police Department. One can't help but speculate if Lithgow's return as the Trinity Killer might pave the way for a potential prequel spinoff chronicling his early years, much like how Dexter's survival in 'New Blood' seamlessly transitioned into 'Original Sin's' premiere.
Recall that in December, Phillips and fellow 'Dexter' veteran Scott Reynolds were revealed as co-creators and executive producers of the limited series, which has already been scripted. Amidst fans eagerly awaiting the Season 2 renewal of 'Original Sin,' which wrapped up its inaugural run led by Patrick Gibson and Christian Slater on February 14, it's evident that the franchise's further expansion hinges heavily on the success of both 'Original Sin' and 'Resurrection,' the latter slated to premiere this summer.
"Dexter: Original Sin" concluded on an exhilarating high, with its finale drawing an audience that swelled by an impressive 27% compared to its December premiere, as revealed by Katie Campione at Deadline. She further elaborated, "According to Paramount Global, the season closer amassed a global audience of 2.68 million viewers on Paramount+ with Showtime. This figure encompasses not only the three-day streaming audience that tuned in promptly after the episode became available on Friday but also those who watched it live on the linear network on Sunday night. It emerged as the most-watched episode of the season on streaming platforms, marking a 30% surge from the premiere's streaming audience."
"Dexter: Resurrection" boasts Clyde Phillips as its executive producer, who has reprised his role as showrunner. The series is produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios, with Michael C. Hall also lending his expertise as an executive producer alongside Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Marcos Siega serves as the producing director, while Monica Raymund will helm four episodes, with Siega directing six. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Lithgow, an actor adorned with two Tony Awards, six Emmys, two Golden Globes, three SAG Awards, and two Oscar nominations, has recently starred in the ensemble cast of Edward Berger's film "Conclave" and the animated film "Spellbound." During this year's Sundance Film Festival, he captivated audiences with his portrayal of Jimpa, sharing the screen with Olivia Colman. Forthcoming, Lithgow will star alongside Geoffrey Rush in "The Rule of Jenny Pen." As previously reported by Deadline, Lithgow is poised to embody the iconic character of Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" series. He is represented by UTA, Anonymous Content, Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
Smits, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, has paved the way for Latino performers in theater, TV, and film. His recent credits include the 2023 CBS drama "East New York" and Jon M. Chu's acclaimed film "In the Heights." He garnered six consecutive Emmy nominations, ultimately winning in 1990, for his role in the critically acclaimed drama "L.A. Law." His work in "NYPD Blue," "Dexter," and "The West Wing" has also earned him numerous prestigious awards and nominations. Additional notable credits span roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Sons of Anarchy," "Outlaw," "Star Wars: Rogue One," and "The Believers." Smits is represented by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
