‘Dexter Original Sin’: How Young Batista and Masuka Actors Prepped for Prequel Series

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• Alex Shimizu, who plays Masuka, reached out to original actor C.S. Lee for advice on capturing the character's signature eccentricity and heart, leading to a fun night out in LA's Koreatown.
• James Martinez, the new Batista, already had a connection to original actor David Zayas from the theater world, allowing him to tap into the character's optimistic energy and physicality.