Washington DC [US], April 15: Ozark star Marc Menchaca and Bad Monkey actress Reese Antoinette have joined the cast of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’, the highly anticipated sequel to the hit series Dexter, according to a report by Deadline.
Menchaca will portray a character named Red, while Antoinette takes on the role of Joy. The production for the series began in January in New York, and the show is set to premiere this summer on Paramount+ with Showtime.
The series sees the return of Michael C. Hall in his iconic role as Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert with a dark secret — he’s a serial killer who targets other murderers.
The returning cast also includes:
- David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista
- Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, Dexter’s son
- James Remar as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s father
- David Magidoff reprising his role as Teddy Reed from the Iron Lake Police Department
Additionally, John Lithgow and Jimmy Smits will return as Arthur Mitchell (The Trinity Killer) and Miguel Prado, respectively.
A star-studded guest lineup includes:
- Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell
- Krysten Ritter as Mia
- Eric Stonestreet as Al
- David Dastmalchian as Gareth
Menchaca is widely recognized for his work in Ozark, The Outsider, Sinners, Manifest, and American Rust.
Antoinette recently played Dawnie in Apple TV’s hit series Bad Monkey, alongside Vince Vaughn.
The series follows the success of Dexter: New Blood, which revived the franchise, and Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel series that concluded last month. Original Sin broke streaming records, becoming the most-watched global Showtime original in a decade, with its finale drawing 2.68 million viewers globally.