The actress also teased even more craziness in the upcoming episodes.
Last Friday's episode of Dexter: Resurrection, titled "Call Me Red", has quickly earned its place among the most acclaimed episodes in the entire Dexter franchise. The episode not only delivered shocking moments and powerhouse performances, but it also marked a major milestone for every actor involved, especially for Krysten Ritter, who continues to shine as one of the strongest casting additions to the sequel series.
A longtime Dexter fan herself, Ritter has expressed nothing but joy and gratitude for being part of a series she’s admired for years.
Working alongside an all-star ensemble that includes Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Neil Patrick Harris, David Dastmalchian, Eric Stonestreet, and of course, Michael C. Hall, Ritter finds herself constantly in awe. She has repeatedly praised Hall’s dedication and brilliance over the past few days, noting how deeply meaningful it is to work with someone who, like her, is reprising a beloved character in a revival driven by original showrunner Clyde Phillips.
Even more serendipitous? The role of Mia Lapierre—aka Lady Vengeance—was written specifically for her. Ritter revealed that Jessica Jones co-showrunner Scott Reynolds crafted the part with her in mind, turning a casual text exchange into a defining career moment.
Krysten Ritter on How She Landed the Role of Mia Lapierre in Dexter: Resurrection
In a new interview with Rosy Cordero from Deadline, Krysten shared how the journey to Dexter: Resurrection began in the most unexpected way: chatting with Scott Reynolds about restaurants in Pasadena. She recalled asking him what he was working on at the time. When he mentioned the new Dexter series, she immediately asked if there might be a role for her.
To her delight, the conversation turned into a real opportunity. Not long after, an offer arrived—and the role was undeniably hers. The moment she read the script, she knew the character was crafted with her voice in mind.
On Reconnecting with Michael C. Hall and the Magic of Character Revivals
As someone stepping back into a legacy character herself—Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2—Ritter said she and Michael C. Hall had bonded over the surreal feeling of returning to roles that have become a part of their DNA.
She described how easily she slipped back into Jessica’s skin, noting that when you play a character for so long, it becomes embedded in your cells. It was exciting, fun, and deeply rewarding. For Ritter, Jessica Jones remains one of the most complex, cool, and fan-beloved characters she’s ever played—and revisiting her now, with new emotional layers to explore, is nothing short of exhilarating.
On the Impact of Episode 4: “Call Me Red”
Reflecting on Episode 4, Ritter described it as a “major career moment for everybody involved.” The experience of filming alongside such a stellar cast was, in her words, “delicious and fun,” and she’s thrilled that the final result resonated so powerfully with fans.
She admitted that such overwhelming positive reactions are rare, and being part of something so special meant the world to her. And for fans who think the excitement peaked in Episode 4—she teased that even more craziness is coming in the episodes ahead.
A Big Year: Balancing Mia Lapierre and Jessica Jones
2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Krysten Ritter. Not only is she dazzling viewers as the psychotic and mysterious Lady Vengeance, but she’s also stepping back into her iconic role as Jessica Jones. For her, playing two wildly different characters back-to-back has been a dream come true.
She spoke candidly about how creatively fulfilling the experience has been—balancing the dark glamor and deranged nature of Mia with the emotional complexity of Jessica. It’s “the best of both worlds,” she said, adding that she feels incredibly lucky and grateful for the timing and opportunity.
Source: Deadline