New information about what the cast revealed during the main Dexter panel at CCXP Mexico.
Dexter: Resurrection is set to make its long-awaited debut on Paramount+ with Showtime in just five weeks — and fans couldn’t be more excited. The recently released trailer delivered a thrilling preview of what’s to come, reigniting anticipation for the next chapter in Dexter Morgan’s complex story.
But there’s more bubbling beneath the surface — key insights and behind-the-scenes details shared during the main Dexter: Resurrection panel at Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) in Mexico City. Unfortunately, the full panel hasn’t been released online, and based on what we've heard, it likely never will.
That said, we've gathered some compelling highlights from the event thanks to one of our followers — including powerful quotes from Michael C. Hall and David Zayas — that are sure to fuel even more excitement, especially surrounding the emotional and high-stakes reunion between Dexter and Batista.
A Deeper Look at the Trailer: What We Didn’t See
While the trailer offered a brief but intense moment between Batista and Dexter, several critical elements were clearly left out. Showtime has carefully edited the footage to preserve suspense and build anticipation for what’s ahead.
Fortunately, thanks to the electrifying panel at the Thunder Stage in Mexico City — and the exclusive interviews that followed — we now have a much clearer sense of where the story is heading.
Batista’s Perspective: David Zayas Opens Up
During the panel, David Zayas reflected on how his character, Angel Batista, perceived Dexter throughout the original series:
"Well, Angel... the one thing he had was an affirmation for people who did the job well — especially legally and with a good heart, doing the right thing. And Dexter was that — or so I thought. And he was that... except he was also something else. Which, of course, I didn’t find out until now."
Zayas also revealed how Batista’s journey evolved off-screen between Dexter and Dexter: New Blood, and what brings him back into the fold in Resurrection:
"Batista became a captain. He went from Sergeant to Lieutenant, then Captain, and had been solving cases all these years believing Dexter was killed in a boating accident. Then, in New Blood, he receives a call from the chief of police in Iron Lake — who was Dexter’s girlfriend — saying Dexter's still alive. She sends me a picture, and I say, 'I’ll be right there.' That didn’t happen in New Blood, but it’s happening now."
Michael C. Hall on Dexter’s Redemption and Batista's Role
When asked about Dexter’s current mindset and how he feels about Batista, Michael C. Hall had this to say:
"There’s a fondness and respect that Dexter still has for Batista — and a wish that somehow Batista might be inspired to let this go. But... I don’t think Batista’s gonna let it go."
Zayas echoed this inner conflict in Batista’s response:
"I don’t know. You’ll have to wait and see. I think, given the situation, I didn’t want to come in being overly adversarial or angry. I wanted to get more information. Also — my friend is alive. Someone I thought was dead for so many years."
The tension between justice, betrayal, and friendship is clearly set to be a central emotional thread in Dexter: Resurrection. While Batista may initially approach his former colleague and friend—who faked his own death—with a sense of familiarity, their relationship is bound to intensify and turn confrontational as the story unfolds.
As the premiere of Dexter: Resurrection draws closer, the emotional stakes have never been higher. With a powerful cast, an evolving narrative, and the long-awaited confrontation between Dexter and Batista, the series promises to deliver everything longtime fans have hoped for — and more.