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

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Jackie Strause
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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.
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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.
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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
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