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'Dexter': Julia Stiles' 'psychologically and physically damaged' character
Showtime remains tight-lipped about what's going down in the upcoming season of "Dexter," but recently cast Julia Stiles ("10 Things I Hate About You") opened up -- if only a tad -- about her new role and what drew her to the series.
"I watch a lot of shows on HBO and Showtime," Stiles tells the New York Times, "but I was sort of reluctant about working on one -- until 'Dexter' came along, because I also really love the way that they've set up these guest actors. There's always a really interesting arc that a guest needs to do."
It doesn't hurt that she comes on the heels of the series' most-praised guest to date. John Lithgow took home a Golden Globe for his supporting turn as the trinity killer, and that same role recently earned him an Emmy nomination for guest actor.
So will Stiles follow in his serial killer footsteps or might she provide some post-Rita love interest for newly widowed Dexter? It's still up in the air. But what we do know is that the character's name is Lumen, and she's described as "psychologically and physically damaged." Her introduction to the cast presents Dexter with a dilemma -- which sounds like it has love interest written all over it.
For now, the TV newbie just seems excited by the idea of playing a character over the course of a season. "In a weird way it reminds me of the making of the 'Bourne' movies," she says. "The script is always changing, so you might shoot a scene and then all of a sudden you are handed pages, and you have to memorize your lines really quickly. It's like acting in a vacuum a little bit. There's a different kind of challenge, but part of me really likes it."
You can catch Julia on "Dexter" when season 5 premieres September 26.
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"I watch a lot of shows on HBO and Showtime," Stiles tells the New York Times, "but I was sort of reluctant about working on one -- until 'Dexter' came along, because I also really love the way that they've set up these guest actors. There's always a really interesting arc that a guest needs to do."
It doesn't hurt that she comes on the heels of the series' most-praised guest to date. John Lithgow took home a Golden Globe for his supporting turn as the trinity killer, and that same role recently earned him an Emmy nomination for guest actor.
So will Stiles follow in his serial killer footsteps or might she provide some post-Rita love interest for newly widowed Dexter? It's still up in the air. But what we do know is that the character's name is Lumen, and she's described as "psychologically and physically damaged." Her introduction to the cast presents Dexter with a dilemma -- which sounds like it has love interest written all over it.
For now, the TV newbie just seems excited by the idea of playing a character over the course of a season. "In a weird way it reminds me of the making of the 'Bourne' movies," she says. "The script is always changing, so you might shoot a scene and then all of a sudden you are handed pages, and you have to memorize your lines really quickly. It's like acting in a vacuum a little bit. There's a different kind of challenge, but part of me really likes it."
You can catch Julia on "Dexter" when season 5 premieres September 26.
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You might want to stick a spoiler warning on this. Some people who haven't seen the 3rd season yet aren't aware that Dexter is a widower. I guess I do now though!
I think she's gonna end up being the victim of a serial killer. Obviously since she is still alive she got away or they killer let her go and just held her captive. It's gonna end up with her being Dexter-like due to her history or him reevaluating his killer instincts because of his relationship with her
Bry, it has been more than 6 months since the finale of the 4th season aired, how long does someone have to use spoilers? If you haven't watched the 3rd season yet you are way behind I'd avoid reading all Dexter news.
Have never watched this- Julia Stiles might be the right incentive....
Until the most recent season comes out on DVD, yeah, it's still a spoiler. The next season comes out, I believe, next month.
yeah, it's not a spoiler after this long!!
I think she's a victim of a killer, too. I was devastated by Rita's death, but Julia Stiles brought me right back on board. I'd love if she were his new love interest.
Well, I meant I haven't seen the 4th season, not 3rd. Its a spoiler because some people choose not to pay for Showtime and the DVD hasn't been released yet. While I assume I'm probably in the minority, I don't think it would have been much of a hassle.
Bry, why would you read an article about a show that you aren't fully up-to-date on? I am working through my first viewing of 'Angel' and I don't go out trolling for reviews or episode recaps because I know they could contain potential spoilers. No one is responsible for keeping you spoiler-free but you.
Mmm, mmm...Julia Stiles is so tasty.
To Mikey: "10 Things I Hate About You" is an ancient movie. Why would you list this as Julia Stiles' only previous acting reference? I'd think that "The Bourne Ultimatum" would be a much better choice, as it's only three years old and was a very well-received movie.