A specific reaction from the actors could suggest Batista's next moves.
On July 25, the same day Dexter: Resurrection episode 4 dropped on Paramount+ Premium, the main cast of the highly anticipated revival series made a prominent appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. The stars took part in multiple interviews before and after the show’s official panel in Ballroom 20, engaging with fans and press alike.
Among these media appearances was a notable sit-down interview with IGN, where journalist Kim Horcher asked the cast a series of questions about the show’s themes, character arcs, and emotional moments.
Michael C. Hall (Dexter Morgan), David Zayas (Angel Batista), James Remar (Harry Morgan), and Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan) were all present for the interview, and while it started off on a relatively straightforward note, one moment in particular left the actors raising eyebrows.
David Zayas Reflects on Batista and Dexter’s Episode 1 Reunion
Early in the interview, David Zayas was asked about the emotional reunion between his character, Angel Batista, and Dexter in the first episode of Dexter: Resurrection.
Zayas explained that the scene carries far more weight than what viewers initially see on screen. He hinted that Batista’s feelings go far beyond shock or confusion—there’s a mixture of guilt, betrayal, anger, and perhaps even a sliver of hope.
He noted that when someone you believed to be dead reappears after many years, especially with the dark revelations surrounding them, it naturally leads to complex emotions. Batista, he explained, is dealing with a tangled mix of regret, responsibility, and maybe even an opportunity for redemption. “It was a great way to bring them back together,” he added with thoughtful emphasis.
The Awkward Question That Caught the Cast Off Guard
The tone of the interview shifted when Horcher posed a particularly sensitive question to Zayas:
“Is there any world, with everything that happened with LaGuerta and Doakes, where Angel could forgive Dexter?”
Given the weight of the storyline—LaGuerta and Doakes being pivotal characters whose deaths are deeply tied to Dexter’s dark past—the question clearly struck a nerve. Zayas, likely aware of spoiler territory, delivered a carefully worded response.
He said that with Batista being a generally forgiving person, “never say never.” However, he added that the situation is complicated and viewers would “have to wait and see.”
As Zayas gave his diplomatic answer, Michael C. Hall reacted with a smirk, followed almost immediately by James Remar and Jack Alcott. Within seconds, the trio shared a silent, synchronized chuckle—a laugh that felt more telling than words. It wasn’t loud or dismissive, but rather awkward and shy, as if they all understood something the audience doesn’t know yet.
This subtle moment, which occurs around the 3:34 mark of the video, quickly caught the attention of fans online, sparking speculation about what’s really in store for Batista and Dexter in the coming episodes.
What Their Reaction Might Mean for Batista and Dexter's Relationship
While we can't say for certain what that awkward laugh means, it doesn’t take much reading between the lines to see that the relationship between Batista and Dexter is on a collision course.
All four actors have had access to the full season 1 script for quite some time, and their restrained laughter may hint at a dramatic—and possibly tragic—turn in the once close friendship between Batista and Dexter.
This IGN interview may have felt slightly disjointed due to the interviewer’s limited familiarity with the series, despite claiming to be a fan. Still, moments like these—unscripted, unfiltered reactions from the cast—offer fans rare insight into what might be coming next in Dexter: Resurrection.
Watch the full IGN interview below.
The “awkward reaction” starts at 3:34.