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But I Like It When That Lightning Strikes

By Cindy Davis | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (11)

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Dexter Morgan’s Miami just got a little hotter. Johnny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Eli Stone) has signed on for several episodes of “Dexter,” Season 5. He’ll be portraying a “mysterious man” who gets involved with another new character, played by Julia Stiles. (I don’t know what the hell Julia Stiles has been doing other than the Bourne series, so this is likely a gift for her career.) Not a lot of information, I know, but enough to perk up my ears. While Dexter has become a beloved serial killer mostly due to the talents of Michael C. Hall, the fantastic guest freaks have certainly elevated the series. I’m still swooning (and sobbing) over Keith Carradine’s Lundy. Also, still a little freaked out about Dex marrying his show sister, but I’m sure I’ll learn to separate reality and fiction one of these days.

Poor Dexter lost his whiny wife Rita (though Julie Benz will be back) and I can’t stay I’m sorry about that, but now he’s going to have three kids — presumably he gets custody of Rita’s — to distract him. I’m thinking they should all go for a ride with Dexter and his dark passenger, but that may be too many dead people around one guy. I have read that there won’t be another big monster like the Ice Truck Killer or the Trinity Killer, and that’s a wise choice because I don’t think serial killers travel in packs (though I suppose if they did, Florida wouldn’t be a bad place).

Whatever this couple turns out to be, you can bet they’ll end the season on a table, wrapped in plastic. Hot! Hot! Hot!










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Comments

I just fainted.

Oh, man, I can't wait for this season! Even though I hate Julia Stiles!! She should have been on that list of wooden actors!!

Posted by: Jelinas at June 25, 2010 5:17 PM

Poor Zero Cool has never been the same since Acid Burn left him for Karl Childers.

Posted by: Fredo at June 25, 2010 5:27 PM

Mess with the best, die like the rest...

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at June 25, 2010 5:34 PM

Johnny Lee Miller joins the cast of 'Dexter', aka the most underwhelming piece of insider news today.

Posted by: Barnes78 at June 25, 2010 5:36 PM

He knows a lot of his Sean Connery...

Posted by: TSF at June 25, 2010 5:37 PM

i was always surprised his career didn't go a little further(JL Miller).

Posted by: idleprimate at June 25, 2010 7:04 PM

*pees*

Posted by: Jerce at June 25, 2010 7:58 PM

Barnes78, it all depends upon your slavering, hot in the pants now, oh god I think I might need to get cable again, perspective.

Posted by: replica at June 25, 2010 9:15 PM

I'm still betting that Julia Stiles will be Dexter's therapist, so Miller could be another patient who Dexter runs into in the waiting room.

...or has someone else already had a better theory as to who Stiles will be playing?

Posted by: Steve at June 25, 2010 9:33 PM

REPLICA, Since I highly doubt he'll either be 1. nude for most of his scenes or 2. having mostly sex scenes, I won't rush out to re-sign up for cable. I can wait for netflix.

Posted by: Barnes78 at June 25, 2010 9:55 PM

I am excited and then again not so much. I love Dexter, I find it to be a very smart show. It keeps me entertained while it makes me think a bit. But really Julia Styles? Hmm...not sure I like this. I really don't like her at all. But whatever, maybe she will end up wrapped in plastic. Now for JLM, this intrigues me. What could his role be, someone to trust in? Someone to take for a ride on Dexter's boat in bags? I really don't know. I can't wait for the season to start, my DVR is already geared up and ready for it!!!

Posted by: daney825 at June 27, 2010 8:51 AM