The body count is rising in Dexter: Resurrection, and the latest name to join the chilling line-up is none other than Eric Stonestreet. Best known for his comedic turn as the loveable Cameron Tucker in Modern Family, the Emmy-winning actor is set to showcase a much darker side in the upcoming Paramount+ with Showtime series.
According to Deadline, Stonestreet will portray Al, a mysterious figure suspected of being a serial killer, appearing in a four-episode guest arc. He joins a star-studded roster of potential murderers, including Krysten Ritter and Neil Patrick Harris, whose roles are also shrouded in secrecy but all signs point to blood being spilled.
The highly anticipated series will continue Michael C. Hall’s story as Dexter Morgan, the blood-spatter analyst with a deadly double life. The main cast is equally impressive, with familiar faces like David Zayas, James Remar, and Jack Alcott returning, alongside new additions such as Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage.
Filming has been in full swing in New York since January, with the series slated to hit screens this summer. Fans can rest easy knowing that Clyde Phillips, the original Dexter showrunner, is back at the helm, while Hall himself takes on an executive producer role. Monica Raymund and Marcos Siega will direct several episodes, adding further prestige behind the camera.
Stonestreet, a two-time Emmy winner, may be best recognised for his comedic work, but his resume also boasts roles in The Santa Clauses, American Auto, and The Toy Box. His casting adds yet another intriguing layer to a show already brimming with high-profile talent.
The buzz surrounding Dexter: Resurrection has only grown louder since Krysten Ritter was announced earlier this month. The actress will play a character named Mia, though further details remain under wraps.
The Dexter franchise has been enjoying a blood-soaked revival. Following the success of Dexter: New Blood, which revisited the titular antihero’s fate, Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel exploring Dexter’s origins became a breakout hit. Its finale, which aired last month, drew a staggering 2.68 million global viewers, making it Showtime’s most-streamed global original in a decade.
With an A-list cast, a seasoned showrunner, and more secrets than Dexter’s infamous slides, Dexter: Resurrection promises to be a thrilling and twisted return to form. And with Eric Stonestreet now in the mix, fans should prepare for a side of him they’ve never seen before one that’s more chilling than charming.
