‘Dexter: Resurrection’: Writer Hints at More Major Cast News, Following Uma Thurman Update

Published 01/22/2025, 1:53 AM EST

Dexter fans have so much to look forward to this year. Not only is Dexter: Origins well into its run on Showtime, but Dexter: Resurrection is also just a couple of months away from hitting our screens. And the excitement does not stop there. The franchise has also been adding some very impressive names to its cast. In fact, it recently announced one of the biggest stars to ever join the Dexter universe—Uma Thurman. Now, the team behind the franchise is teasing even bigger reveals, and fans can barely contain their excitement.

Dexter writer has recently dropped a cryptic hint about the upcoming cast reveal, following Uma Thurman's announcement. 

Dexter: Resurrection writer teases jaw-dropping cast additions

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Michael C. Hall is already confirmed to return as everyone’s favorite conflicted serial killer in Dexter: Resurrection. But writer Scott Reynolds is hinting at even more intriguing casting news. Taking to X recently, he teased how excited he is to share the full cast lineup—though he is keeping the details under wraps for now. The tease came as a response to the show’s most recent casting announcement.

Uma Thurman has officially joined the cast as the first new series regular for this follow-up to Dexter: New Blood. According to Deadline, she will play Charley, the Head of Security for the mysterious billionaire Leon Prater. But that is not the only good news regarding the upcoming sequel. Apart from Thurman's casting update, lead actor Michael C. Hall recently shared another update on his social media handle.

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Dexter: Resurrection recently had a major update about its production status.

Michael C. Hall confirms big production news

Michael C. Hall recently posted an Instagram video confirming that production for Dexter: Resurrection has officially started. He shared his excitement about diving into "another thrill ride", with the filming taking motion. However, there is one small issue with the anticipated sequel. The new series will pick up where Dexter: New Blood left off, with Dexter’s secret getting finally exposed.

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Dexter: Original Sin, however, is taking a short mid-season break before returning with more episodes. And as long as it is not wrapped, there cannot be another sequel. Therefore, fans can expect Dexter: Resurrection to premiere later this year, likely in the fall or winter. And once Original Sin concludes, fans will get a clearer picture of how the events in Resurrection will tie into the larger Dexter storyline.

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What do you think about Scott Reynold' tease? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Hriddhi Maitra

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Hriddhi Maitra is a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. An enthusiastic movie buff, Hriddhi found her true calling when she worked as a Cinema Content Writer at My Cinema Story while analyzing movies objectively, and offering constructive feedback. Coming from a background where she worked in different niches like finance, food, travel, medicines, automobile, and entertainment, we can safely say she is a jack of all trades.

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