The eighth and final season of Dexter kicked off on Showtime this past Sunday, but just because the season is already underway doesn’t mean the series is skipping one last trip to Comic-Con. Showtime announced today that a panel for Dexter will be held in the massive Hall H on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30pm, where surprise guest stars “who are too big to mention” are promised. KROQ’s Ralph Garman will moderate the panel, which will include cast members Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, and even guest star Yvonne Strahovski. Also taking part in the Q&A will be executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, and Manny Coto. The network will also be hosting signings and giving away free merchandise at the Showtime booth on the convention floor.
Hit the jump to read the full press release, and check back here on Collider during Comic-Con for panel recaps, exclusive interviews, and much, much more. Comic-Con runs from July 18th – 21st. Dexter airs on Showtime Sundays at 9pm ET.
Here’s the press release:
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 2, 2013 – You’ve been there for every edge of your seat moment, inside Dexter’s most intimate thoughts, watching him transform before your eyes. Now, after eight amazing seasons, it’s time to say goodbye. Join the cast, writers/executive producers and surprise guest stars, who are too big to mention, for a final Comic-Con farewell panel that even Hall H can’t contain! KROQ entertainment reporter Ralph Garman presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of DEXTER. Featured panelists include, but are not limited to series star and executive producer Michael C. Hall, and series stars Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, and special guest star Yvonne Strahovski. Also appearing are executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck and Manny Coto. The DEXTER panel session will be presented on the first day of the world-famous gathering in San Diego on Thursday, July 18th in Hall H from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In partnership with Entertainment Earth and Biff Bang Pow, SHOWTIME will host signings and offer exclusive merchandise, all available at booth #2343.
DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe® and SAG Award-winning role as Dexter Morgan, a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department. Season eight begins six months after LaGuerta’s murder – and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. As Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past. The series also stars Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Aimee Garcia, David Zayas, Geoff Pierson and James Remar. DEXTER's eighth and final season premiere continued to break records, ranking as the series' highest-rated debut ever with 3.2 million viewers, a record which the show continues to break season after season. The series averaged 6.2 million weekly viewers across platforms in its seventh season, its highest-rated yet. Produced by SHOWTIME, DEXTER is executive produced by John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West, Jace Richdale and Michael C. Hall.