Star tackles 'dark' midlife crisis

Michael C. Hall says he didn’t expect Dexter Morgan—his serial killer antihero—to remain so vital after 20 years. Speaking ahead of Dexter: Resurrection, the latest installment in the franchise created by Clyde Phillips, the 55-year-old actor said it’s “mystifying” that the character still feels fresh as he evolves. Hall is an executive producer and the new season centers on Dexter’s midlife crisis as he tries to connect with and protect his also-murderous son Harrison (Jack Alcott). In the second season, Dexter relocates to New York City, while reflecting on craving recognition despite living under secrecy. James Remar, 72, who plays Harry Morgan, jokes he’s in an “end-stage-life crisis” and recalls taking up surfing at 50 but injuring his shoulder. Uma Thurman returns as Charley Brown.