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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dexter: Resurrection star Michael C Hall: ‘I was pinching myself to see Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Neil Patrick Harris in the same room'
Michael C Hall first played Dexter in the eponymous show 19 years ago when the first episode dropped on Showtime. He essayed the forensic technician, moonlighting as a vigilante serial killer, for seven years before taking a backseat. He reprised the role eight years later in Dexter: New Blood, set 10 years after the season 8 finale. He's a father to Harrison Morgan now, who goes in his father's footsteps and shoots his own dad in the New Blood finale. Now, as Hall returns to find his absconding son in Dexter: Resurrection (streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video), he talks to SCREEN exclusively about the father-son dynamic, shifting action to New York City, and rounding up a deadly roaster of assassins in the new installment. Between Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Resurrection, you played the 'inner voice' of the character in the prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. How did that help you going into Resurrection? The show has often alluded to Dexter's origin story and those early years. I've also thought about them imaginatively as an actor. But to have the chance to spend time with those scripts and the show, and to do the voiceover, that just gave fully-fleshed out colour to what had probably been a notion, an outline, or a line drawing. So, it was really helpful to spend time thinking about the character's origin story in detail, which I hadn't before. It was really good preparation for the return. For the audience, it enriches their time spent with the character in the present tense. The setting in Resurrection is New York City, which isn't as snowy as Iron Lake in New Blood or as summery as Miami in the previous seasons. How does that lend a new texture to the show? It's a new place to hide in plain sight. Miami is also a big city, but it couldn't be more different in terms of its climate and architecture. Miami is round, hot, and sweaty. New York is cold, steely, angular, and concrete. I think of that environment as symbolic of Dexter's rigid commitment to who he is and who he isn't. Being in the physical environment of New York helped fortify that. It's also a place where many, many people congregate. So there's an increasing likelihood that Dexter will encounter formidable and worthy victims, and he does in ways unanticipated. As he says it at some point, 'Only in New York!' So yeah, it gave a freshness and new flavour to the story we were telling in a way that only a city like New York could. And maybe there's only one city like New York, and that's New York. Speaking of New York City, you seem to have found your own Hotel Intercontinental from John Wick! There's Peter Dinklage assembling a host of assassins, including Uma Thurman, the OG assassin from Kill Bill (2003) days. How was that like? It was amazing! It was an assembly of unsavoury superheroes. It felt like Dexter got transported to a twisted superhero movie. But it was incredible. I was pinching myself to see Uma Thurman in the room, and Peter, Neil Patrick Harris, David Dastmalchian, Krystan Ritter, Eric Stonestreet — just an ensemble of fantastic, and very different, actors. All of them were relishing the chance to exist in this heightened, crazy world. It was very gratifying for us that we were able to attract people of this calibre to join us. It was a blast, one of the richest ensembles I've ever been a part of. Also Read — The Old Guard 2 movie review: Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman chew each other up in Netflix's cheap-looking sequel Since you lost your father when you were just 11, is there something that Michael sees of himself in Dexter's son Harrison? There's been a father-son dynamic at play in a lot of work I've done, and certainly in Dexter. I consider my own relationship with my father when I think of Dexter's relationship with Harry. Portraying a relationship with a son, who thought he lost his father and then reappearing on him — and then reappearing on him once again in the context of this show — yes, there's a resonance in terms of my own story. I don't think have to think about it explicitly. That's all just in me and a part of my experience of life. So any simulation of a father-son relationship is going to be informed by that. Yeah, there's some soothing, therapeutic element in this ritual where I'm telling this fictional story about a father and a son, given my own relationship with my pretty-much internalized, absent-from-this-Earth father. But yeah, it's all in the mix.
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Dexter: Resurrection' stars James Remar and Jack Alcott tease the ‘scariest possible thing' that could happen
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. The story of Dexter the serial killer continues in 'Dexter: Resurrection,' and this time, it's a multi-generational saga. 'Dexter: Resurrection,' which is the fourth show in the 'Dexter' franchise, premiered on Friday, July 11 on Paramount+ and Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. on Showtime. Advertisement The story centers on Dexter the serial killer (Michael C. Hall) as he follows his estranged son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), to New York City – all the while, he's trailed by the ghost of his late father, Harry (James Remar), as his conscience. 8 David Zayas, Emilia Suarez, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, Dominic Fumusa, Peter Dinklage and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine at the 'Dexter: Ressurection' NYC premiere on July 9, 2025. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock 8 Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Advertisement 'I definitely picked as many brains as I could. It really was a master class each and every day, each and every person. There were plenty of days that I didn't even work. I wasn't called [to set], but I came in to watch specific actors and scenes,' Alcott 26, told The Post. In addition to Hall and Remar, the cast includes heavyweights such as Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman. 'Like, I want to see the big dogs work,' Alcott added. 'Everybody was incredibly kind and welcoming to me, the young guy that's on the show. I'm incredibly thankful for that.' 8 James Remar as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHO Advertisement The original 'Dexter' aired on Showtime for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013, following Dexter (Hall) a serial killer whose cop father, Harry (Remar), taught him to channel his urges into targeting fellow killers. By day, Dexter worked for the Miami police, with colleagues such as Angel Batista (David Zayas). By night, he went after killers who slipped through the cracks of the justice system, and gave them his own brand of bloody vigilante justice. The show had the spinoff 'Dexter: New Blood' in 2021, which introduced Dexter to his troubled estranged son, Harrison (Alcott). 8 James Remar and Jack Alcott in their July 2025 interview with New York Post. New York Post Advertisement 8 Jack Alcott in his interview with New York Post. New York Post 8 James Remar as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Resurrection.' Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Harrison sees Dexter as a monster, so Alcott wonders, 'Oh my God, what if I'm a monster too? That is the scariest possible thing.' The third spinoff, 2024's 'Dexter: Original Sin,' followed Dexter's origins as a young man, starring Patrick Gibson in the title role and Christian Slater as his father, Harry. 'I've known Christian [Slater] for many, many years. Actually, we were in a movie together. I think it might have been his first film, called 'Tales from the Darkside.' I believe he was all of 18 years old. And I love him. He's a wonderful actor, and he's a good man,' Remar, 71, told The Post. 8 Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Christian Slater as Harry Morgan in 'Dexter: Original Sin.' Patrick Wymore/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME 8 James Remar and Jack Alcott in their interview with The New York Post. New York Post 'My feelings about another actor playing the part, I think would be like Richard Burton watching Peter O'Toole play Hamlet.' Advertisement He explained, 'Because the role is so iconic, because it's something that other guys can try their hand at. It makes me feel very proud to be the guy that originated a role that other great actors now are taking on. I'm very honored and flattered.' He quipped, 'I'm glad they didn't get some no-name bum! They got Christian Slater, who's top shelf.'
Perth Now
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Six Feet Under was underappreciated, says Michael C Hall
Michael C Hall thinks Six Feet Under was "underappreciated". The 54-year-old actor starred in the hit drama series between 2001 and 2005, but Michael doesn't think the show gets the respect that it deserves for breaking "storytelling boundaries". He told The Independent: "The Sopranos was like the firstborn, golden son, and Six Feet Under was sort of the black-sheep sibling. It existed, zeitgeist-wise, or priorities-of-the-network-wise, in the shadow of The Sopranos. But I don't have a chip on my shoulder about Six Feet Under being massively underappreciated." Six Feet Under followed a family who ran a funeral home in Los Angeles, and Michael thinks it proved to be hugely influential within the TV industry The actor said: "I knew it meant a great deal to people who loved it, and it broke storytelling boundaries in a way that paved the way for a great many storytellers that followed." Meanwhile, Michael is reprising the role of Dexter Morgan for Dexter: Resurrection. The sequel series sees Dexter awake from a coma, and Michael admits that he found the idea of reviving the iconic TV character to be "enticing". The actor shared: "I became increasingly compelled by the notion that, if he didn't die, Dexter may finally find himself liberated. "He's been lugging around and brooding over his past for many years, and the idea of finding him in a new environment was enticing. It always felt like a crapshoot, a dice roll, whatever you want to call it – but it was worth rolling those dice." The sequel series stars the likes of Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, and Michael admits that much of his career success stems from the talented people he's worked with. Michael - who also reprised the role of Dexter for Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Original Sin - explained: "As an actor, you're only as good as the people you're acting with. "And it was gratifying that people of this calibre joined us – it gave us a sense that, OK, we're not out of our minds. If Peter Dinklage or Uma Thurman saw something they thought was a horrendous idea, they wouldn't sign up."
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael C. Hall can't let go of Dexter
Michael C. Hall admits that Dexter "keeps pulling me back in". The 54-year-old star has reprised his role as serial killer Dexter Morgan in the new Showtime spin-off Dexter: Resurrection and says that he couldn't resist the urge to revisit the character, even though he was seemingly shot dead in the series Dexter: New Blood. Michael told Deadline: "Like, Al Pacino and the mafia. It just keeps pulling me back in, I think. "When we finished the series proper and Dexter put himself into self-imposed exile, I knew we may well be revisiting him at some point to find out what the hell happened to him. "When New Blood ended, I had a more definitive sense that it was the end, and I think the character did too. He thought that was a fatal gunshot." Michael explained that he floated the idea of bringing his alter ego back to life with show bosses and became "compelled" by the potential for a return. The Six Feet Under star recalled: "Some time passed, and I casually interjected in conversations with show creatives, like, 'What if he didn't die?' I mean, he didn't get shot in the head. It's possible that he could have survived that. And if he did, what would that look like? What storytelling possibilities would that afford us? "The more I thought about it, and the more we talked about it, the more I was compelled. "It was too tempting to resist. I was like, 'All right, let's roll the dice and bring him back to life. Let's do it.'" Michael is delighted that the original characters of Arthur Mitchell/Trinity Killer (John Lithgow), Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits) and James Doakes (Erik King) all make a return in Dexter: Resurrection. He said: "That it was pure joy for an OG fan is a big part of why I was so excited when I saw it. I was like, 'Oh, it's gonna resonate, and it shows just how rich the mythology of the show has grown to be.' It was amazing seeing those guys and doing scenes with them, so many years since we started. It was incredible."
The Age
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
This is one of the most blatant cash grabs in TV history – but I love it
Dexter: Resurrection ★★★★ This review contains spoilers for Dexter and Dexter: New Blood. The finale of long-running series Dexter is widely regarded as one of the worst ever put to air. After a hurried and lacklustre eighth season, our favourite serial killer dumps his sister's body at sea and speeds into the eye of a hurricane … only to immediately re-emerge as a bearded lumberjack staring down the lens right before the credits roll. Fans and critics derided it as a terrible end and a betrayal of the character. And we all welcomed the attempt to send him off properly with 2021 sequel Dexter: New Blood. That slick 10-episode series ended with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) shot dead, at his request, by his long-abandoned son Harrison (Jack Alcott). A fitting end for a man forever torn between family and self-interest, who we've watched cleverly evade capture for the better part of a decade. Or so we thought. As we learnt in the opening of subsequent 2024 prequel Dexter: Original Sin – oh my god, it's endless, isn't it? – our main character implausibly survived his shooting and now lives on in Dexter: Resurrection. Did we need another helping? Absolutely not. But it seems no one could leave all that cash on the cling-film-wrapped table. Loading That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who's paid attention to the self-cannibalisation of culture over the past decade, with creators and production companies scavenging whatever scraps of successful IP they have from the pre-streaming era to resurrect something bankable. But what did come as a surprise was how much I loved it … Am I the problem? While Resurrection (at least the first four episodes available for review) doesn't hit the highs of the original series, in the hands of original showrunner Clyde Phillips it does recapture the magic of what made it great. Our man is properly on the hunt again, driven by 'the urge' and a desire to protect what's left of his family. And the tension is ratcheted up two-fold, with Harrison now under investigation by the NYPD for a subsequent crime and Dexter still trying to shake one of Miami's finest.
