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‘Dexter Original Sin’: How Young Batista and Masuka Actors Prepped for Prequel Series
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Jackie StrauseImage from The Hollywood Reporter
scrn loglineTwo new actors take on the iconic Batista and Masuka roles in the Dexter prequel, 'Original Sin,' offering a fresh take on the Miami Metro Homicide team.beat sheet- 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.
Read the sourcecall sheetMichael C. Hall, David Zayas, C.S. Lee, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Clyde Phillips, Jennifer Carpenter, Luna Lauren Velez, Showtime, Paramount+, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, Dexter: Original Sin, Dexter: Resurrection - The Rolling StoneThe Rolling Stone5h
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‘Dexter Original Sin’: How Young Batista and Masuka Actors Prepped for Prequel Series
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Jackie Strause
scrn logline
Two new actors take on the iconic Batista and Masuka roles in the Dexter prequel, 'Original Sin,' offering a fresh take on the Miami Metro Homicide team.
beat sheet
- 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.
call sheet
Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, C.S. Lee, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Clyde Phillips, Jennifer Carpenter, Luna Lauren Velez, Showtime, Paramount+, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, Dexter: Original Sin, Dexter: Resurrection