Will Jennifer Carpenter return as Debra in Dexter: Resurrection? Here’s what the actress said

Dexter: Resurrection is the newest series in the Dexter universe, and serves as a direct sequel to the 2021 miniseries, Dexter: New Blood, which in turn was a continuation of the original show.

A number of actors from the original show are reprising their roles in Resurrection, including Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan. However, Jennifer Carpenter, who played the lead’s adoptive sister Debra Morgan in both the previous shows, will not be returning to the franchise.

After months of speculation about her potential appearance in the new sequel, the actor has confirmed that she will not be seen in Dexter: Resurrection. Carpenter made the revelation in a recent interview.

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Jennifer Carpenter will not return as Debra Morgan in Dexter: Resurrection

In an interview with People magazine, Jennifer Carpenter revealed she won’t be reprising her role as Debra Morgan in Dexter: Resurrection. The actress said while she is done with the character, she is proud of her work in the franchise:

“I am pretty focused where I am, and I feel like I've completed that box. I'm proud of it.”

Carpenter added that she is happy for the fans and also sent her good wishes to the people working on the new show, saying:

“I hope that they're having a wonderful time. And I'm so happy for the fans to have more to chew on.”

Carpenter played Debra Morgan in all eight seasons of Dexter, which aired on Showtime from 2006 to 2013. In the series finale, she suffers a stroke and is left brain-dead after being shot. Dexter then takes her off life support and buries her body in the ocean.

In 2021, the franchise returned with the sequel miniseries Dexter: New Blood, and Carpenter reprised her role. This time, Dexter saw Debra in his visions, and she became his inner voice, replacing his adoptive father Harry Morgan, who played the same role in his life in the original show.

James Remar, who played Harry Morgan in Dexter, is now returning to play the character in Dexter: Resurrection. This hints that the forensic-expert-turned-serial-killer will once again be guided by his adoptive father’s visions, instead of his sister’s.

Meanwhile, Carpenter is gearing up for the release of 1923 Season 2, in which she plays U.S. Deputy Marshall Mamie Fossett. The show premieres on Paramount+ on February 23, 2025.

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More about Dexter: Resurrection

Dexter: Resurrection was officially announced to be in development at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024. The show picks up right after the events of New Blood, where Dexter is shot by his son, Harrison Morgan. The killer, who goes after criminals, is now once again expected to embrace his violent urges.

The show is expected to premiere on Paramount+ with Showtime in the summer of 2025. The confirmed star cast includes Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, James Remar as Harry Morgan, David Zayas as Angel Batista, and Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan.

Peter Dinklage has joined the series as Leon Prater and Uma Thurman will play Charley. The cast also includes Gillian Anderson, Desmond Harrington, and C.S. Lee. Meanwhile, Dexter: Original Sin, another series set in the Dexter universe, recently finished airing its first season.

Original Sin traces the origin story of Dexter and stars Patrick Gibson in the titular role, along with Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, James Martinez as Angel Batista, and Michael C. Hall as the narrator.

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