A showcase of guest actors who graced the unforgettable event last night!
The countdown is nearly over—Dexter: Resurrection is just hours away from its highly anticipated series premiere, and the excitement is absolutely electric. While fans are buzzing about what's to come, all eyes were on New York City last night as the official world premiere event brought the Dexter universe back to life in spectacular fashion.
Hosted by Paramount+ and Showtime, the premiere was nothing short of extraordinary. The level of detail and passion poured into the event left fans and press in awe, proving just how much love the network is putting behind this revival.
A-List Guests & Red Carpet Revelations
The premiere featured a red carpet rollout with dozens of actors from the new series. While many familiar faces were present, we’re shining the spotlight on several noteworthy guest stars who made surprise appearances. The evening included a private screening of the first episode, followed by an exclusive afterparty for the cast, producers, and special guests.
Among the standout red carpet attendees were Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet, and David Dastmalchian—three prominent names from the upcoming guest cast. Although Neil Patrick Harris, another big-name guest star, was notably absent, the event still featured a strong lineup of actors with both major and minor roles in the new season.
Scroll down to meet some of the guest stars who were spotted at the premiere:
Bryan Lillis
Bryan plays Ryan, a mysterious new character. While it’s still unclear how many episodes he’ll appear in, fans are already speculating about his role in the story.
Darius Jordan Lee
Darius stars as Lance Thomas, a character whose connections to the central plot remain under wraps—for now.
David Dastmalchian
Best known for roles in Dune and more, David joins the Dexter universe as Gareth, also known as The Gemini Killer—one of the most chilling new characters in the series.
David Magidoff
A familiar face returns! David reprises his role as Teddy, adding continuity and fan-favorite energy from Dexter: New Blood.
Eric Stonestreet
Famed for his Emmy-winning performance in Modern Family, Eric steps into a much darker role as Al Jolly, also known as Rapunzel.
Erik King
Yes, it’s true—James Doakes himself was back on the red carpet. Erik King’s presence sent a wave of nostalgia through longtime fans of the series.
Jamie Chung
Jamie, who hosts the upcoming Dexter: Resurrection Aftershow, attended in style. Fans may remember her from Dexter: New Blood, and she’s back to guide us through this thrilling new chapter.
Krysten Ritter
Known for her iconic role as Jessica Jones, Krysten plays the enigmatic Mia, a vigilante figure known as Lady Vengeance in Dexter: Resurrection. Expect big things from her performance.
Reese Antoinette
A rising star, Reese portrays Joy, the daughter of Blessing Kamara. Her role promises to bring fresh emotion and depth to the story.
This premiere was just the beginning. As the series unfolds, we’ll be keeping a close eye on every twist, reveal, and guest star appearance.
Stay tuned to DexterDaily.com for exclusive updates, interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage from the world of Dexter: Resurrection.