Peter Dinklage Joins 'Dexter: Resurrection' as Antagonist

Peter Dinklage has joined the cast of 'Dexter: Resurrection' as Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist with a dark side, marking his role as the main antagonist for the season. The show, a sequel to 'Dexter: New Blood,' features the return of Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, alongside other original cast members such as Uma Thurman, David Zayas, James Remar, and Jack Alcott. 'Dexter: Resurrection' began production in New York in January and is set to premiere in the summer of 2025 on Paramount+ with Showtime. The series executive producer and showrunner is Clyde Phillips, known for his work on previous 'Dexter' series. The prequel series, 'Dexter: Original Sin,' starring Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter, was a major success and noted for its record-breaking streaming debut. Dinklage's character, Prater, is noted for his public persona as a philanthropist, contrasting with his hidden sinister nature, and works closely with Charley, played by Uma Thurman, who is his head of security.