Plus, check out the official press release and teaser for the latest casting announcement.
Just when it seemed like the cast of Dexter: Resurrection couldn’t get any more stacked with top-tier talent, Showtime has announced yet another major addition to the highly anticipated sequel series starring Michael C. Hall.
Earlier today, it was revealed that Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet, best known for his role as Cameron Tucker on ABC’s long-running sitcom Modern Family, is joining the Dexter universe. However, fans can expect to see him in a role unlike anything he’s done before. According to Deadline, Stonestreet will play a character named Al, who is said to have dark tendencies, hinting at a chilling transformation for the beloved actor.
Following the big reveal, Stonestreet took to Instagram to share the news with his 2+ million followers. In a post featuring the announcement, he expressed his excitement, writing:
"I too have some free agency news. Very excited to work with this outstanding group of people."
To accompany the announcement, Showtime also released an updated version of the iconic NYC subway teaser, this time revealing Stonestreet’s character name. Watch the teaser below, and keep scrolling for Showtime’s official press release on Eric Stonestreet’s role in Dexter: Resurrection!
Press Release:
EMMY® AWARD WINNER ERIC STONESTREET TO GUEST STAR IN SHOWTIME® ORIGINAL SERIES DEXTER®: RESURRECTION
From Showrunner and Executive Producer Clyde Phillips, New Series Stars Michael C. Hall and Launches Summer 2025 on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
March 10, 2025 – SHOWTIME® today announced that Emmy® Award-winner Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) will join the cast of the SHOWTIME® original series DEXTER®: RESURRECTION. Stonestreet will guest star in the role of “Al.”
Production for DEXTER: RESURRECTION kicked off in January 2025 in New York and the series is set to launch in summer of 2025 on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. The new original drama series stars SAG and Golden Globe® winner Michael C. Hall (DEXTER®, Six Feet Under) in the titular role of Dexter Morgan.
In addition to Hall, DEXTER: RESURRECTION will also star Uma Thurman as Charley, David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, with James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry Morgan and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Neil Patrick Harris and Krysten Ritter are also set to guest star as Lowell and Mia, respectively.
Stonestreet is best known for his two-time Emmy-winning character Cameron Tucker on the hit Emmy-winning Comedy Modern Family. Stonestreet also garnered a 2011 Emmy nomination, Golden Globe nominations in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Screen Actors Guild nominations in 2012, 2013 and 2015 and a TCA Award nomination for his portrayal. Most recently Stonestreet can be seen in the original series, The Santa Clauses, where he stars as “Magnus Antas” (aka the Mad Santa) and he just received his fourth Emmy nomination in the Supporting Performer category. The series premiered in Fall/Winter 2023. He also starred as “lan Osofsky” on the critically acclaimed Comedy Series American Auto for a couple of episodes. Prior to American Auto, Stonestreet was the host of the reality competition series Domino Masters. The series featured teams of domino enthusiasts facing off in a domino toppling and chain reaction tournament. Additionally, Stonestreet hosted the reality series The Toy Box. The show featured contestants as aspiring entrepreneurs, who present toy inventions, first to a panel of toy industry professionals, then to a panel of child-judges. Stonestreet is repped by Thruline, CAA and Felker Toczek.