'Dexter' exec teases Peter Weller role

Published Jul 30 2010, 10:19 BST | By Catriona Wightman

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The executive producer of Dexter has dropped hints about Peter Weller's role on the show.

Chip Johannessen has suggested that the actor's character will cause trouble for Dexter, E! Online reports.

"He's going to be a big problem for Dexter, especially in the back episodes," Johannessen said. "He's an ex-cop, cocaine-era cowboy who gets into some trouble with the corruption thing."

Johannessen also confirmed that Julie Benz will reprise her role as Rita, but promised that she will not be a ghost.

"You'll be seeing her more than dead in a bathtub for sure," he teased.

Dexter returns for a new season on September 26 on Showtime.