Dexter Season Six: Colin Hanks Joins Cast, New Teaser Released (VIDEO)

The Showtime serial killer drama "Dexter" is getting a new star. Whether he sticks around remains to be seen.

TV Line reports that Colin Hanks has joined the show for its sixth season, though is role is still unknown. Traditionally, the show has had one main villain that its titular character -- the disturbed, justice-seeking medical examiner/serial killer Dexter -- battles until the final episode. Past adversaries have included Jimmy Smits and John Lithgow, whose performance helped the series reach new heights and earned him an Emmy.

As TV Line notes, however, the show's executive producer has said that there will not be one core opponent in the upcoming season, so there's no clear clue as to who Hanks could play.

Hanks, who guest starred on "Mad Men," as a Brooklyn priest, starred in the police show, "The Good Guys," with Bradley Whitford; it was cancelled after one season. He'll feature in the upcoming film, "Lucky," to be released later this year.

This isn't the only news out of "Dexter," today; Showtime released a new teaser trailer, which you can see below. Needless to say, they're hyping the upcoming season pretty heavily.

For more, click over to TV Line.

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Comments

[blok]

09:09 PM on 07/03/2011

Hard to believe, but I just watched seasons 1 & 2 for the first time within the past three weeks. I am now in love with the show. I can't wait for the new season...n­ot sure how Colin Hanks fits though, but we'll see. http://streamingdexter.info

[mphalen]

03:57 AM on 05/11/2011

I love Dexter but I am so sorry to see "The Good Guys" go. It was really good. Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford were a great team. And they wonder why regular network TV is losing to the cable networks. Both the premium networks, such as Showtime and HBO, etc., and the other cable networks, such as FX, AMC, TNT, and USA, etc., beat regular network TV hands downs when it comes to both drama and comedy series. The regular network reality series are pathetic and redundant. And NBC wonders why they are number 4 in the ratings when they drop shows like Southland. Even with their great comedy shows, NBC can't seem to keep their audience.

[MsCanuck]

07:07 PM on 05/10/2011

Looks like someone did not like my comments about Sergeant Doakes from Season 1....

It would be nice if they somehow were able to bring back Doakes - he was the best IMHO. Why not have him appear as a ghost alongside Harry?

Now to the current story, I'll take Colin Hanks anytime over Julia Stiles.

[Abelardo Perez]

04:28 PM on 05/10/2011

can not wait!
hope julia stiles stays away!

[hypyrwyf]

02:36 PM on 05/10/2011

You guys should read the books as well. They're funnier than the show.

[r 12ok]

02:26 PM on 05/10/2011

by far my favorite show!! sucked me in after the very first episode of season 1!

[dre31]

12:06 PM on 05/10/2011

Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my favorite shows. Work it Dexter ( Michael C. Hall )

[Gerald Sheffield]

11:20 AM on 05/10/2011

Can't wait!!!!

[The Revolving Diet]

10:07 AM on 05/10/2011

LOVE THIS SHOW....I am totally hooked on the character and the writing. It draws you in to the point that you can not wait for the next twist.

Bring on the new season!!

[Scobes]

09:59 AM on 05/10/2011

YES. I actually love Colin Hanks, he's a good actor. I'm excited for the new season and to see how he'll be involved.

[NunuDudu]

09:58 AM on 05/10/2011

I never want to see Julia Styles on this show again.

[dre31]

12:07 PM on 05/10/2011

Thank you, I totally agree.

[crom14]

09:39 AM on 05/10/2011

Addicted to this show. I am amazed at the captivating story telling. I fought tuning in because of the content, but, after one show I was hooked. Can't wait for the new season.

[lachihuahua]

07:38 AM on 05/10/2011

Hard to believe, but I just watched seasons 1 & 2 for the first time within the past three weeks. I am now in love with the show. I can't wait for the new season...not sure how Colin Hanks fits though, but we'll see. (nn)

[Howard53545]

06:47 AM on 05/10/2011

You better bring that hot Julia back. I watched it just to see her hot butt strut. I will not watch it with this new chump

[breakingrocks]

07:39 AM on 05/10/2011

After a season with the great John Lithgow, Julia Stiles was a disappointment. Colin Hanks is not his father by a longshot.

[crom14]

09:41 AM on 05/10/2011

I felt that way when David Carradine was killed on the show, but, every season they suck you in. In a good way!

[fishdude]

09:47 AM on 05/10/2011

I definitely agree with you on last season, but Season 4 will be hard to beat for a long time. John Lithgow's shadow was just oo much for Julia Stiles in Season 5.

[hypyrwyf]

02:32 PM on 05/10/2011

I liked the story line in Stiles' season. She did a nice job. I love the show and will continue to watch as long as they keep up with this quality of writing/acting.

[ewj1]

02:50 AM on 05/10/2011

I really like Dexter but Colin Hanks is a show killer. Just check his record.

[LastAngryWoman]

05:30 AM on 05/10/2011

Nay, nay.
Colin Hanks was just one good writer away from KAPOW!
I suppose we'll see...=]]