Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Dexter: Resurrection season 1, episode 4.The creators ofDexter: Resurrectionconfirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that there was a very subtle cameo in episode 4 that most viewers probably missed. InResurrectionepisode 4, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) sees a vision of an infamous serial killer after stepping into Leon Prater’s (Peter Dinklage) museum of serial killers. Dexter has a vision then, and that character was played by a very important part of theDexterfranchise.
ScreenRantattended theDexter: Resurrectionpanel at San Diego Comic-Con and learned thatResurrectionexecutive producer and writer Scott Reynolds actually has a small cameo in episode 4 as infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The footage of Gacy actually comes fromDexter: Original Sinepisode 7, however, meaning Reynolds has recently had parts in two of thefourDextershows.
Scott Reynolds also has a long history with theDexterfranchise. Reynolds wrote 18 episodes of the originalDexterfrom season 2 until season 8, two episodes ofNew Blood, one episode ofOriginal Sin, and one episode ofResurrection. Interestingly, Reynolds also played a murder victim in season 7. That means thatReynolds is one of just three people to appear in threeDextershows.
What Scott Reynolds' Dexter: Resurrection Cameo Means For The Series
Dexter: Resurrection Is A Celebration Of The Entire Franchise & Shows How Deeply Connected Original Sin & Resurrection Are
While this fact - that Scott Reynolds played John Wayne Gacy in bothDexter: Original SinandDexter: Resurrection- is just a factoid, it’s also a sign of something larger.Reynolds' cameos inOriginal SinandResurrectionare a sign of howDexteris actively celebrating its history. Reynolds is an integral part of the franchise, andResurrectionfound a way to congratulate his work.
More specifically, Reynolds' cameo as John Wayne Gacy really highlights just how closely relatedResurrectionis toOriginal Sin.Reynolds' cameo inOriginal Sinwas really weird, and it just didn’t feel like it fit right.It’s only now, seven months later, that Reynolds' cameo actually makes sense:Original Sinwas setting up a scene forResurrectionto use.
IfOriginal Sinwas its own show, it probably would have been better to cut the cheeky John Wayne Gacy cameo. However,Resurrectionneeded footage of a serial killer in a clown suit, soOriginal Sinobliged.It’s pretty clear thatResurrectionandOriginal Sinare joined at the hip at this point. That’s already proven to be a winning combination, and it’s exciting to wonder what two concurrent shows could accomplish next.
Our Take On Scott Reynolds' Cameo In Original Sin & Resurrection
Reynolds' Cameo Is A Bit Of Fun & A Sign That Dexter Is Finally Remembering Its Roots
I honestly don’t know if there’s a “big” takeaway from this news other than the fact thatDexter: Resurrectionand its creators are clearly having a bit of fun. Most people didn’t notice this cameo - myself included - because Scott Reynolds isn’t a very recognizable man. Despite that fact,the minds behindDexterdecided to celebrate Reynolds and give him a small part, and I think that’s fun.
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If I were to draw a larger conclusion from this news, it would be thatDexter: Resurrectionhas rediscovered what made the franchise so great in the first place.Dexterhas never been a show that should take itself too seriously, asNew Blooddid. Reynolds' cameo is a sign thatDexter: Resurrectionis finally ready to be a bit silly and make a few darkly comedic jokes, which I love.
Dexter: Resurrection
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Dexter: Resurrection follows Dexter Morgan as he awakens from a coma to discover his son, Harrison, missing. His search leads him to New York City, where he confronts his past and the challenges posed by Miami Metro’s Angel Batista, as father and son face their shared darkness.
Dexter: Original Sin
Dexter: Original Sin explores Dexter Morgan’s early years in 1991 Miami as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Guided by his father, Harry, Dexter crafts a moral code and navigates a forensics internship at Miami Metro Police, all while controlling his darker impulses.
