Dexter: New Blood is a continuation of Dexter, which first aired in 2006 and received vast amounts of praise and became a huge success. Indeed, the original Dexter series stood out among serial killer shows with its premise of a murderer who targets morally corrupt people. It remained a huge success until its finale in 2013, giving us some of the best episodes of dramatic television in its eight seasons. Audiences were naturally abuzz with ideas of how Dexter could continue and were delighted when New Blood became a reality.
Part of the reason why Dexter: New Blood has been so embraced by fans, in addition to being introduced to more Dexter stories, is that the original series’ finale was deemed, per Screen Rant, one of the worst TV endings in history. Dexter: New Blood, for everyone involved, was a way to sort of redeem themselves. According to his interview with Los Angeles Times, lead actor Michael C. Hall expressed his resonance with the way New Blood ends. Released in late-2021, the series takes place 10 years after its predecessor, bringing back characters and situations fans are familiar with while also introducing new faces and stories to keep it fresh. A second season doesn’t seem likely, so let’s remember Dexter: New Blood by looking at interesting facts about its cast.
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7 Michael C. Hall Studied at New York’s Tisch School of Acting
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Michael C. Hall is the titular protagonist of the original Dexter series, and fans were elated to hear that he would be re-joining the show’s reboot. As well as his role in Dexter, Hall gained recognition for his part in Six Feet Under as David Fisher. Both of these shows have been huge successes, and have collectively earned Hall a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has afforded him the opportunity to perform on Broadway. He’s clearly an acclaimed actor, and Hall, like many successful actors, honed his craft at New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts.
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6 Clancy Brown Comes From an Established Family
Clancy Brown is a prolific actor who has been appearing in various films and TV shows since the 1980s. He has been praised for his versatility as an actor, boasting a career that spans across live action as well as voice work for animated series and films. Some of his most prolific roles include appearances in Bad Boys, Highlander, and Promising Young Woman. Brown joined the Dexter: New Blood series as Kurt Caldwell. Brown comes from a very prestigious family: his father helped manage Brown Publishing Company, and his grandfather, Clarence J. Brown, is a congressman.
5 Jennifer Carpenter Appeared on Broadway with Liam Neeson
Jennifer Carpenter joined the original Dexter series as Debra Morgan and is a very welcome addition to the cast of New Blood. She is also notable for her roles in shows such as Limitless and The Enemy Within. Before she found success in her on-screen career, she actually appeared in Broadway alongside Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in a production of The Crucible.
4 Alano Miller Worked as a Lifeguard
Alano Miller appears as Sergeant Logan, and gives a great performance in Dexter: New Blood. He is perhaps best known for his appearance in the short-lived series Underground, in which he starred as Cato. His career was not always in the arts, and in his younger years, he worked as a lifeguard, which is a far cry from where he is now.
3 Johnny Sequoyah Began Her Career in Independent Films
Johnny Sequoyah portrays Audrey Bishop, and is another addition to the cast who has been well received. Before this role, she could be seen in the NBC series Believe, and before that, her experience came from her work in independent films. Many of her early credits come from indie films at age eight before she would eventually venture into more recognizable roles. She’s proven herself to be an impressive force in Dexter: New Blood, and we’re excited to see where she goes next.
2 Jack Alcott Studied at the University of North Carolina
Jack Alcott stars as Harrison Morgan, and he is at the beginning of his acting career. Before his role on Dexter: New Blood, he played Jason Brown in the miniseries The Good Lord Bird. He stars as Dexter’s teenage son and does an excellent job of it. He graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and it’s clear that his education has served him well in his acting career.
1 Julia Jones Began Her Career in Modeling
Julia Jones stars as Police Chief Angela Bishop, and she already boasts an expansive acting resume, starring as Leah Clearwater in the hugely successful franchise The Twilight Saga, as well as Kohana in the massively successful HBO series Westworld. Before she found success as an actress, Jones was a successful model, works for brands such as Levis, Gap, and L’Oréal. She’s a great addition to Dexter: New Blood that we are excited to see more of.
