Key Points:
- Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage joins Dexter: Resurrection in a series regular role.
- He will portray Leon Prater, a billionaire philanthropist with a dark secret.
- The series, starring Michael C. Hall, is set to premiere this summer on Paramount+ With Showtime.
Peter Dinklage Cast in Dexter: Resurrection
Dexter: Resurrection continues to expand its star-studded lineup with the addition of Peter Dinklage. Best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, Dinklage has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Dexter spinoff.
Dinklage will play Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist who is publicly seen as a generous philanthropist but harbors dark secrets beneath his polished exterior. His involvement in the series hints at a complex and potentially dangerous character dynamic within the world of Dexter Morgan.
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Returning and New Cast Members in Dexter: Resurrection
The series sees Michael C. Hall reprising his role as Dexter Morgan, both as the protagonist and the narrator, maintaining the format of the previous series.
Joining Hall and Dinklage are several notable names:
- Uma Thurman (Kill Bill), whose role remains undisclosed.
- Returning Dexter franchise actors David Zayas (Angel Batista), James Remar (Harry Morgan), and Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan).
The series follows Dexter Morgan in the present day, continuing his story after Dexter: New Blood, the 2021 revival that served as a follow-up to the original Dexter series, which ended in 2013.
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How Dexter: Resurrection Connects to the Franchise
Showrunner Clyde Phillips has described Dexter: Resurrection as a direct continuation of Dexter: New Blood. The upcoming series will explore new developments in Dexter’s world while tying together past events.
Meanwhile, Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel series currently airing, explores Dexter Morgan’s early years and his transformation into the infamous serial killer. The finale of Original Sin, airing this weekend, bridges the gap between New Blood and Resurrection by revealing how Dexter is brought back to life after seemingly meeting his end in the previous series.
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Peter Dinklage’s Recent and Upcoming Projects
Peter Dinklage has built an impressive career in film, television, and theater. His portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones earned him a record four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
Recently, he starred in and produced:
- American Dreamer
- The Thicket
- Brothers (through his production company Estuary Films)
He is also set to appear in the upcoming film The Toxic Avenger and will lend his voice to Dr. Dillamond in the highly anticipated Wicked adaptation.
