Dexter: Resurrection’s Showrunner Reveals Why Show Is Really Coming Back

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Summary

  • Michael C. Hall pushed for Dexter‘s return in “Resurrection” after missing the role.
  • Fans showed enthusiasm for Hall’s return to the iconic character, Dexter Morgan.
  • Showtime and Paramount gladly rebooted the Dexter-verse due to its popularity, with plans for multiple seasons ahead.

The highly-anticipated revival of “Dexter: Resurrection” is set to air this summer, as filming is now in progress. Michael C. Hall will reprise his role as the renowned serial killer, Dexter Morgan, with original showrunner Clyde Phillips back at the helm. The twist that left many viewers stunned was Dexter’s survival past the finale of “Dexter: New Blood,” a limited series. Last week, Phillips participated in a Reddit AMA session and explained the reasons behind the controversial retconning of the ending and the show’s return.

In a stunning turn of events, Dexter: New Blood became Showtime’s all-time highest-rated show. When Showtime combined forces with Paramount, many speculated that the continuation of the Dexter universe was unavoidable. However, during a Reddit Q&A with writer and producer Scott Reynolds, Phillips didn’t cite this merger as the reason for the series’ return.

Dexter: Resurrection Came About Because Michael C. Hall Wanted To Play Dexter Morgan Again

Dexter: Resurrection
Starring Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, David Zayas, Peter Dinklage, Uma Thurman, Kristen Ritter, James Remar and John Lithgow
Created by Clyde Phillips
Executive Producers Clyde Phillips and Michael C. Hall

Following eight seasons of the initial “Dexter” series, it’s reasonable for Michael C. Hall to seek fresh acting opportunities and avoid being stereotyped. After wrapping up “Dexter,” Hall accepted intriguing roles, but he was eventually drawn back to conclude Dexter’s story in a more fulfilling manner with the 2021 limited series, “New Blood.” In the finale, it appears that Harrison Morgan fatally shot his father in a snowy Iron Lake setting in upstate New York. However, Michael C. Hall made an unexpected appearance at San Diego Comic Con last year to confirm he would reprise his role, and also provide narration for the prequel series, “Original Sin.” Recently, “Resurrection” showrunner, Clyde Phillips, has disclosed in a Reddit AMA that it was actually Michael C. Hall who was eager to return to the role.

After Michael C. Hall expressed his desire to carry on with the character, he said something along the lines of “I want more. Can you find a way to undo my death?”, I immediately reached out to Scott, who shared the same sentiment. The decision was based on Michael’s wish to continue, and we came up with a solution to bring the character back to life.

It’s fascinating to learn that Michael C. Hall was instrumental in reviving the Dexter universe, given its renewed popularity among modern fans who streamed it on Netflix. Hall’s career in television and film speaks for itself, but his portrayal of Dexter Morgan is undeniably iconic, leaving much more untold story about this complex serial killer with a moral compass.

Michael C. Hall Missed Playing Dexter Morgan And The Fans Are Clearly Eager To See Him Return

Fans were thrilled by the Reddit AMA session conducted by Clyde Phillips and Scott Reynolds, where they shared valuable insights about the Dexter universe. The much-anticipated sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection, was a hot topic, with many questions addressed. It also emerged why Michael C. Hall chose to continue the saga. Scott Reynolds further disclosed this information.

Michael (C. Hall) missed Dexter, and so did we.

It appeared obvious to everyone involved that Michael C. Hall would reprise his role as Dexter Morgan. The creative team, along with Paramount and Showtime, all expressed interest in having him return, and it was ultimately Hall who decided to come back. What’s most significant is the desire of fans for Dexter to appear on their television screens again. Both previous endings were met with criticism, so this could be an opportunity for Michael C. Hall to provide his iconic character with a fitting conclusion. However, don’t anticipate it happening immediately as Resurrection is planned for multiple seasons. Given the popularity of the Dexter-verse, there are no immediate plans to wrap things up. Instead, the franchise is poised to grow further with the Trinity Killer spin-off and a strong possibility that the prequel series, Original Sin, will be renewed.

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2025-03-23 19:24