'Dexter: Resurrection' season 2 casts Gabriel Luna in guest role
Variety reports that 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 has cast Gabriel Luna in a guest star role as Ray Ballard, a serial killer operating under the name The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger who will face returning star Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan on Paramount+. The booking adds another high-profile antagonist as production on the revived thriller continues.
The latest 'Dexter: Resurrection' season casts update arrives as Paramount+ builds out a murderer's row of new threats around Hall's title character. Luna's Ray Ballard will operate under the alias The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger, setting up a direct confrontation with Dexter Morgan in the returning series.
Key Takeaways
- Gabriel Luna joins 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 in a guest star role, per Variety.
- Luna plays Ray Ballard, a serial killer operating as The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.
- Ballard will go up against Michael C. Hall, who returns as Dexter Morgan.
- Season 2 also features Brian Cox, Dan Stevens, Bokeem Woodbine, and Nona Parker Johnson, with Uma Thurman and Kristen Ritter returning.
- Luna recently starred in 'The Last of Us,' 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy,' and 'FUBAR.'
Who Is Gabriel Luna Playing on 'Dexter: Resurrection'?
According to Variety, Luna will portray Ray Ballard, described as a serial killer operating under the name The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. The character is positioned as an adversary for Dexter Morgan rather than a long-term series regular.
Variety notes that Ballard will go up against series lead and returning star Michael C. Hall. That setup suggests Season 2 will continue the franchise's cat-and-mouse dynamic, pitting Dexter against another named killer with a distinctive moniker.
Who Else Is Joining 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2?
Luna is the latest new addition to the Paramount+ series' second season. Brian Cox is set to appear as The New York Ripper, while Dan Stevens will play The Five Borough Killer.
Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson will also join the new season. Uma Thurman is reprising the role of Charley, and Kristen Ritter is returning as well. The stacked cast signals that Season 2 is leaning heavily into new villain-driven storylines.
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What Is Gabriel Luna's Recent TV and Film Work?
Variety reports that Luna has recently starred in Peacock's 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy,' HBO's 'The Last of Us' — for which he will return for Season 3 — and Netflix's 'FUBAR.' He is also known for 'Agents of SHIELD' and recently wrapped production on Season 2 of 'The Terminal List.'
On the film side, Luna has appeared in features including 'The Astronaut' and 'Terminator: Dark Fate.' He is repped by UTA, Entertainment 360, and Ziffren Brittenham.
Who Is Behind 'Dexter: Resurrection'?
'Dexter: Resurrection' was developed by original series helmer Clyde Phillips, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer on the new series. Hall executive produces in addition to starring.
Scott Reynolds, Marcos Siega, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns executive produce along with John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Veronica West, Kirsa Rein, and Tanner Bean and Katrina Mathewson. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios.