Based on James Remar, Dexter season 9 won’t contain the show’s original cast. Regardless of his character having expired before the events of season 1, Remar had a recurring part in the show throughout its eight seasons. Remar played with Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father who seemed in flashbacks and has been used as a member of Dexter’s internal monologue. Dexter followed Harry’s Code, a set of principles laid out by his own dad, which allowed him to get away with murder and pick what should be murdered.
Showtime finished Michael C. Hall’s series without giving satisfying endings to any of the characters, resulting in what is considered one of those worst endings in tv history. Dexter frequently ends up on lists talking the most hated TV endings, so it was a huge relief when Showtime announced they were producing Dexter in season 9. Hall is coming because of the titular serial killer, with Jamie Chung enjoying a true-crime podcaster and Clancy Brown as the primary villain named Kurt Caldwell. As of this writing, none of the original cast was announced for season 9 except for Hall.
Confirming what many have feared, Remar claims that none of the original cast is returning for Dexter season 9. In a response to ahmedlamotta on Instagram, Remar explained that he doesn’t know what Showtime’s strategy was for the revival and he isn’t involved. He also reiterates that the first cast wanted to return but wasn’t touch by Showtime. Remar’s full response can be seen below:
While Showtime is aiming to fix mistakes made in Dexter season 8, the resurrection won’t undo anything that occurred in the finale. This means that characters such as Debra, who died in the season 8 finale, won’t be coming back from the dead to properly complete their stories. Jennifer Carpenter especially may not go back, but it would be disappointing to not see any of the previous cast members reunite if they are eager to do so. For instance, it would make sense for Dexter to find Hannah McKay and his son Harrison. However, those two were seen in Argentina, and Dexter season 9 is put in upstate New York. Other characters who could gain from returning in the resurrection include Angel Batista and Joey Quinn, two fan favorites. If any one of these characters does return, Showtime will probably keep it a secret until the premiere.
Since Dexter season 9 isn’t returning to Miami, it would make sense not to observe any of the original cast members. Remar may not be conscious of Showtime’s plans since he is not involved in the resurrection and maybe basing this claim off of whichever former co-stars he’s still connected with. That having been said, with Harry being an important part, if he isn’t returning, then it’s possible season 9 really won’t bring back any previous characters. Remar is clearly in the dark when it comes to Dexter season 9, but with all the series returning this autumn, it is only a matter of time until Showtime sheds some light on the limited series.
