The most recent installment in the Dexter series, Dexter: Resurrection, is currently available for streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. Weeks after New Blood, Dexter is still alive from his gunshot wound and is chasing his son Harrison in New York City as the series begins.
Dexter is pulled back into a murky world of crime and justice while he heals and regains his identity. Alongside both new and returning characters, such as Harry Morgan and Angel Batista, Dexter struggles with parenting and his moral code.
Michael C. Hall claimed that his favorite sequence to film in Dexter: Resurrection was the hospital reunion with David Zayas' character, Angel Batista. He commended the scene's emotional depth, which was impacted by their long-term on- and off-screen connection, describing it as a dramatic and significant moment in the series.
More about Michael C. Hall and Dexter: Resurrection
Michael C. Hall, well known for his role as Dexter Morgan, recently discussed one of his most memorable scenes from the Dexter franchise. Dexter: Resurrection marks the long-running character's comeback, and Hall confessed that a certain sequence in the opening episode is his all-time favorite to film.
Michael C. Hall stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that one of the most impactful scenes he has shot for the whole series is the hospital scene with Dexter and Angel Batista. He clarified that it was his favorite sequence to film since it reflected the years of on- and off-screen experience he and actor David Zayas had in common. According to Hall, this relationship gave the picture a genuine sense of depth.
He went on to say that the situation was more than simply a reunion of former coworkers; it was a heated and emotional clash. According to Hall, the sequence highlighted the characters' tangled histories and unsaid realities, making it very significant to execute.
Hall explained that the dynamic between Dexter and Batista is both painful and honest. He said,
“It’s bittersweet for Dexter to reconnect with someone he genuinely respects, especially under these circumstances. There’s still fondness between them, but everything has changed.”
Dexter: Resurrection's first two episodes were broadcast on Paramount+ and Showtime on July 11. Beginning July 13, the series will broadcast weekly on Showtime. Season one will consist of ten episodes, finishing on September 5. Resurrection provides fans of the franchise with additional drama, suspense, and a deeper insight into Dexter's continuous fight with his dark background.
Cast of Dexter: Resurrection
The outstanding ensemble of Dexter: Resurrection includes both fresh and well-known actors. Dexter Morgan, the multifaceted serial murderer attempting to strike a balance between his troubled history and a potential for atonement, is played by Michael C. Hall. Angel Batista, Dexter's longtime buddy and commander of the Miami Metro Police, is also played by David Zayas again.
Notable performers like Uma Thurman as former Special Ops officer Charley and Peter Dinklage as wealthy Leon Prater join them. Lowell is portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris as a terrifying serial murderer with a perverse double life.
Other cast members include Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, Dexter's son, and Krysten Ritter as Mia Lapierre, a sommelier with a terrible secret. This eclectic ensemble adds extra energy and dimension to the narrative, increasing the tension and complexity.