New 'Dexter' sequel starring Michael C. Hall announced at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The “Dexter” universe is expanding, with everyone's favorite serial killer coming back from the dead.

At San Diego Comic-Con, the “Dexter” team, led by showrunner Clyde Phillips, announced that audiences would see more of the character in “Dexter: Resurrection,” a new sequel series from Showtime. It will pick up where fellow franchise sequel “Dexter: New Blood” left off with its main character dead, prompting many fans to believe any future sequels would be impossible.

Michael C. Hall, who started playing the titular character in 2006, will reprise his role. He made a surprise appearance at the Comic-Con panel, shocking fans even before they heard the news of the new series. Phillips didn't disclose too many details, but somehow, the “Resurrection” will revive its lead.

The announcement came during the promotion of “Dexter: Original Sin,” a prequel series that explores the character as a younger man, played by Patrick Gibson.

“This weekend there were a lot of surprises," Gibson said in an interview with The Associated Press. “They set up the characters in season one to have such rich inner life and so much complexity that even with eight seasons, there’s so much more to explore.”

At the panel, the creatives behind the franchise also announced that Hall is the narrator of the “Original Sin” series, where he will divulge the inner thoughts of young Dexter. The prequel series is set to release in December 2024 and “Dexter: Resurrection” will start filming in January for a summer 2025 release.

Fans at the packed venue Friday exploded with cheers when the panel made the surprise announcement.

“Original Sin” also stars Christian Slater, who said he was “obsessed” with the original series and was looking forward to exploring more of the story that the previous series didn't get to examine.

“To see Dexter becoming Dexter — it's really cool to see how Clyde Phillips has handled that and the writing is just so good and so rich, it's fun to do,” Slater told to The Associated Press.

“Dexter” premiered in 2006 and ran for eight seasons, earning Hall five drama actor Emmy nominations. It quickly became one of Showtime's most successful series and gained a cult-like following.

Christian Slater poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Original Sin" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Patrick Gibson poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Original Sin" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Patrick Gibson, from left, Michael C. Hall and Christian Slater attend a panel for "Dexter: Original Sin" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP)

Patrick Gibson, left, and Michael C. Hall attend a panel for "Dexter: Original Sin" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP)

Molly Brown, from left, Patrick Gibson, and Michael C. Hall attend a panel for "Dexter: Original Sin" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen had three of his four touchdowns in the second half and the Buffalo Bills overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 34-28 on Sunday.

Greg Rousseau had a career-best three sacks, including one that forced a fumble. The defense preserved the Bills' win when Damar Hamlin and Ja’Marcus Ingram broke up Kyler Murray’s pass attempt to Greg Dortch near the goal line on fourth-and-7 from Buffalo’s 29 with 26 seconds remaining.

This was a thrilling back-and-forth affair between two non-conference rivals on a blustery day with temperatures in the low 60s and heavy winds gusting up to 30 mph (45kph) from the west off of nearby Lake Erie.

The outing featured the first kickoff return for a touchdown under the NFL’s new rules. DeeJay Dallas fielded the ball at his own 4, worked his way up the middle through a barrage of Bills before finding a lane up the left side with 8:31 remaining in cutting Buffalo’s lead to 31-28.

Dallas’ score came after the Bills appeared to put the game away when Allen scampered in from 6 yards and hurdled Budda Baker before being hit from the side and tumbling into the end zone.

Allen finished the game with his left, non-throwing hand, heavily wrapped, and managed to march the Bills 22 yards to set up Tyler Bass hitting a 39-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining. Allen finished 18 of 23 for 232 yards and completed 11-yard touchdown passes to Mack Hollins and Khalil Shakir. He also ran for 39 yards and scored on a 7-yard run to close the first half.

The Cardinals were unable to sustain the momentum from scoring two touchdowns and a field goal on their opening three possessions in building a 17-3 lead on James Conner's 3-yard touchdown run with 2:40 left in the second quarter. Murray capped the Cards' 13-play, 70-yard opening drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Michael Wilson. Matt Prater also made a 29-yard field goal.

It marked the first time since 2006 that Arizona scored points on each of its first three drives.

Before kickoff, several surviving members of Buffalo’s 1964 AFL championship team were recognized at midfield. The group included defensive backs Butch Byrd and Booker Edgerson, fullback Wray Carlton and linebacker/punter Paul Maguire. Also on hand was Mary Wilson, wife of the Bills’ late Hall of Fame owner and founder Ralph Wilson.

The Bills followed up their ’64 title by winning another the next year, with both coming against the then-San Diego Chargers.

Cardinals: Starting RT Jonah Williams was ruled out after hurting his right knee on the second-to-last play of the first quarter.

Bills: DB Taron Johnson was ruled out after hurting his right forearm seven plays into Arizona’s first possession.

Cardinals: Host three straight home games beginning with the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.

Bills: Face a short week and travel to play the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs past Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) and Bills defensive tackle Austin Johnson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, top, dives for the endzone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Justin Jones is unable to make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) celebrates a catch against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)