As a devoted cinephile reflecting on the past decade of television, I recall the buzz surrounding a renowned (yet debatable) Oscar laureate expressing interest in portraying a villain in the gripping series, “Dexter”. The late 2000s witnessed an unprecedented surge in popularity for shows focusing on morally questionable characters. Shows like “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad” demonstrated that viewers were captivated by the lives of less-than-admirable individuals. However, it was “Dexter” that stirred up quite a storm of controversy.
The series presents an intriguing conundrum: audiences are encouraged to cheer for a serial killer who, in eight seasons, escapes justice for his murders – but there’s a twist: he kills other killers. The show’s unique premise led to its remarkable success and attracted an impressive roster of top-tier talent.
The drama series “Dexter” boasted a main cast led by Michael C. Hall, but also attracted high-profile guest stars, often as antagonists. Actors such as Jimmy Smits, Colin Hanks, and John Lithgow brought their skills to the show. Each season, having a renowned actor portray a challenging adversary for Dexter was one of the key factors that kept the Showtime series popular. As the program accumulated numerous awards and high viewership, it undoubtedly became an appealing project for many actors in Hollywood. Although TV wasn’t as diverse as today with a new show every week featuring exceptional casts, this marked the beginning of such an era. It’s not surprising that at one point, an Oscar-winning actor sought to be part of the “Dexter” cast.
Kevin Spacey Wanted to be a Villain in Dexter
It’s known that two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey was an ardent fan of the TV series “Dexter” during its debut and tried to be part of it as a major antagonist. In a 2013 episode of the Kevin Pollack Chat Show, Michael C. Hall shared that Spacey had approached him at a gathering to join the cast of “Dexter”. Given Spacey’s history of portraying sinister characters like John Doe in “Seven”, Lex Luthor in “Superman Returns”, and Frank Underwood in “House of Cards”, it’s not surprising that he would have been a fitting villain for “Dexter”. Regrettably, this collaboration between Spacey and the “Dexter” team never materialized.
Hall pointed out that this happened prior to the debut of “House of Cards,” suggesting Spacey was likely preoccupied, and the plot of the series might have required different focus areas. It’s uncertain which season this would apply to or if any role existed suitable for Spacey. A speculation could be that Kevin Spacey might have appeared in Edward James Olmos’ character’s storyline during season six of “Dexter,” but it remains unconfirmed whether Showtime ever seriously considered this or even drafted a character for the esteemed actor.
Despite the fact that Dexter has been revived through a prequel series and is set to appear in a new sequel, it’s highly improbable that Kevin Spacey will reprise his role as Dexter Morgan due to the longstanding controversy surrounding him. Since 2017, allegations of sexual misconduct have dogged Spacey, leading to his dismissal from House of Cards and a subsequent slowdown in his career. Despite his acquittal and winning a civil lawsuit, Spacey has yet to secure significant Hollywood roles post-scandal.
Michael C. Hall will reprise his role as Dexter later this year in “Dexter: Resurrection”, a forthcoming series that follows the original one and “Dexter: New Blood”. This new installment is expected to revive the character after his apparent demise. Details about the project are scarce, but it’s being filmed in New York City and will see some familiar faces from the initial show reprising their roles. There’s no official word yet on the villain, but there are rumors suggesting “Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage might be the antagonist for “Dexter: Resurrection”, with Uma Thurman also potentially joining the cast. For now, we can only wait and see.
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2025-01-20 10:09