Eric Stonestreet, best known for his Emmy-winning role on Modern Family, is joining the cast of the upcoming Dexter sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection. The show, starring Michael C. Hall as the titular serial killer, is set to premiere in the summer of 2025.
Here’s the Lowdown: Stonestreet will guest star as a character named “Al.” Production on Dexter: Resurrection began in January 2025 in New York City. The series will be available on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.
What This Means Now: The addition of a well-known actor like Stonestreet adds further star power to an already anticipated series. Besides, Hall, the cast includes, amongst others, Uma Thurman, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, James Remar, Peter Dinklage with Neil Patrick Harris and Krysten Ritter also guest starring.
The Bigger Picture: This announcement follows the success of Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel series that became a major hit for SHOWTIME. Dexter: Resurrection continues the story of Dexter Morgan, with Clyde Phillips, who worked on both the original Dexter and Original Sin, returning as showrunner and executive producer. The series is a production of SHOWTIME Studios and Counterpart Studios. Michael C Hall also acts as executive producer.
