Let's just give it to you from the horse's mouth, the Showtime announcements page, dated 6/6/08:"EMMY® AND GOLDEN GLOBE®-WINNER JIMMY SMITS JOINS THE CAST OF SHOWTIME'S PEABODY AWARD WINNING SERIES DEXTER
Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Jimmy Smits will wade into the murky world of Miami’s most notorious serial killer as he joins the cast of SHOWTIME's top-rated drama series DEXTER. Smits will be featured in ten of the third season's 12 episodes which are scheduled to premiere this fall on SHOWTIME.
Smits will portray Miguel Prado, an ambitious, charismatic assistant district attorney who comes from one of Miami's most politically powerful and beloved families. Dexter will join forces with Prado – who's risen in the ranks due to his aggressive stance against crime – in the pursuit of a murderer who affects both of their lives directly.
Best known for his many prominent television roles from L.A. Law, N.Y.P.D. Blue and The West Wing, Smits has enjoyed a diverse career in television and film. He earned eleven Emmy® nominations, including a win for Best Supporting Actor in Drama Series for his work on L.A. Law. Additionally, he has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe®, winning once for Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series - Drama for N.Y.P.D. Blue. Other recent TV credits include CANE, on which he also served as Executive Producer, and the award-winning movie Lackawanna Blues. His film credits include Mi Familia, Price of Glory, Star Wars: Episode II and III, The Jane Austen Book Club and is currently filming the independent Mexican film "Backyard" from director Carlos Carrera.
One of the most acclaimed series on television, DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall (two-time Golden Globe®-nominee) as a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer. The show will receive a prestigious Peabody Award later this month and was twice named one of AFI's top ten television series. The show also stars Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, C.S. Lee and James Remar."
I'd say this is certainly great news for Dexter fans; Smits is an interesting actor and would seem to be a terrific fit for one of TFN's favorite series. We've now gotten just a hint of next season's plotline -- hmmmm...a murder that affects both of their lives? -- and if Smits turn on the show is anywhere near as effective as Keith Carradine's guesting as Det. Frank Lundy last season, they've got a winner.We're so eagerly awaiting this next batch of Dexter episodes that it hurts!
I've been a Smits fan all the way back to LA Law. I think he will be an amazing addition to the cast, and perfect for the Miami millieu. Hey...I just made reservations to fly to Miami in September. Going to spend some quality time down in the Florida keys. I wonder if I'll stumble across any Dexter on location filming!
ReplyDeleteI really dont know much about this guy. Every time I Hear the name Smits i think of the bass player from the Eagles...but that is tim Schmitz or what ever....
ReplyDeletei do know i miss Dexter and it has been way too long between seasons.
I was very disappointed when Erik King's character was killed. He is an incredible actor and the scenes between Doakes and Dexter were awesome. But Jimmy Smits and Michael C. Hall in one show? I'll still miss Erik King but...
ReplyDeleteDexter Jr. will be a new character played by young new actor....B.B.
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ReplyDeleteNO.. Say it isn't so. I like Smit as an actor don't get me wrong. I grew up in the 90's and I am used to seeing this guy. But, the cast that they have for Dexter has a certain air about them. A well balanced feel. I think bringing a washed up actor from the early 90's on cast will pigeon hole it big time. And ruin the series. If this happen I will be upset. But.. and this may sound a little cliche but.. the books are better anyhow.
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