Julie Benz on Not Coming Back for "Dexter" Revival: "They Don't Need a Rita Ghost"

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Julie Benz Says Dexter Revival "Doesn't Need a Rita Ghost"
by Mekeisha Madden Toby
June 13, 2021


It’s been 11 years since the Trinity Killer murdered Rita on "Dexter", but some fans still associate Julie Benz with the character, despite the many roles she has since played.

“People on social media who fell in love with Rita approach me like I’m her,” Benz tells TVLine with a chuckle. “And I have to say, ‘Oh no! I’m not that nice.'”




Benz thinks it’s wonderful that Michael C. Hall is reprising his titular role in a new revival, even if the show picks back up without her.

“I think Dexter has moved way past Rita,” Benz opines. “It doesn’t make sense for her to be on his mind as a ghost because she was only his cover. He didn’t internalize her, so there are no plans for Rita to show up.

I would obviously do it in a heartbeat if they asked. But I’ve always said Rita shouldn’t make an appearance in his head because she didn’t know the real him. She didn’t know the Dark Passenger.”

https://tvline.com/2021/06/13/julie-...ller-lifetime/