Resurrection’ stars James Remar, Jack Alcott tease new show

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 

The story of Dexter the serial killer continues in “Dexter: Resurrection,” and this time, it’s a multi-generational saga. 

“Dexter: Resurrection,” which is the fourth show in the “Dexter” franchise, premiered on Friday, July 11 on Paramount+ and Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. on Showtime.

The story centers on Dexter the serial killer (Michael C. Hall) as he follows his estranged son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), to New York City – all the while, he’s trailed by the ghost of his late father, Harry (James Remar), as his conscience. 

“I definitely picked as many brains as I could. It really was a master class each and every day, each and every person. There were plenty of days that I didn’t even work. I wasn’t called [to set], but I came in to watch specific actors and scenes,” Alcott 26, told The Post. 

In addition to Hall and Remar, the cast includes heavyweights such as Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman. 

“Like, I want to see the big dogs work,” Alcott added. “Everybody was incredibly kind and welcoming to me, the young guy that’s on the show. I’m incredibly thankful for that.”

The original “Dexter” aired on Showtime for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013, following Dexter (Hall) a serial killer whose cop father, Harry (Remar), taught him to channel his urges into targeting fellow killers. 

By day, Dexter worked for the Miami police, with colleagues such as Angel Batista (David Zayas). By night, he went after killers who slipped through the cracks of the justice system, and gave them his own brand of bloody vigilante justice. 

The show had the spinoff “Dexter: New Blood” in 2021, which introduced Dexter to his troubled estranged son, Harrison (Alcott).

Harrison sees Dexter as a monster, so Alcott wonders, “Oh my God, what if I’m a monster too? That is the scariest possible thing.”

The third spinoff, 2024’s “Dexter: Original Sin,” followed Dexter’s origins as a young man, starring Patrick Gibson in the title role and Christian Slater as his father, Harry. 

“I’ve known Christian [Slater] for many, many years. Actually, we were in a movie together. I think it might have been his first film, called ‘Tales from the Darkside.’ I believe he was all of 18 years old. And I love him. He’s a wonderful actor, and he’s a good man,” Remar, 71, told The Post. 

“My feelings about another actor playing the part, I think would be like Richard Burton watching Peter O’Toole play Hamlet.” 

He explained, “Because the role is so iconic, because it’s something that other guys can try their hand at. It makes me feel very proud to be the guy that originated a role that other great actors now are taking on. I’m very honored and flattered.”

He quipped, “I’m glad they didn’t get some no-name bum! They got Christian Slater, who’s top shelf.”