Neil Patrick Harris has joined the cast of “ Dexter: Resurrection ” as a guest star. Details about the “How I Met Your Mother” star’s role are unknown, other than his character’s name: Lowell. Production for Showtime’s “Dexter” sequel series began in January in New York. The show is set to debut on Paramount+ With Showtime in the summer.

The beloved Dexter series is getting a major star boost with Neil Patrick Harris joining the cast of Dexter: Resurrection! The Emmy and Tony Award winner will guest star as “Lowell,” adding more mystery and drama to the show.

Showtime has cast David Dastmalchian ( Oppenheimer) in Dexter: Resurrection in the guest starring role of “Gareth.” Production on the Dexter: New Blood followup series kicked off in January in New York and is set to premiere this summer on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The much-anticipated sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection, has added Neil Patrick Harris to its already star-studded cast. The Gone Girl and How I Met Your Mother actor will be seen playing a character named Lowell. However, the details of his role are still under wraps.

March 4 (UPI) -- Showtime announced Tuesday that Neil Patrick Harris will guest star in Dexter: Resurrection. The show is expected to air this summer on Paramount+ with Showtime.

Neil Patrick Harris has been cast in the Showtime original series 'Dexter: Resurrection' in the guest starring role of "Lowell."

Now David Dastmalchian has been cast as the guest role of Gareth in the revival series "Dexter: Resurrection." Read More: Sitcom Star Joins 'Dexter: Resurrection' as Possible Serial Killer At this point nothing more than Dastmalchian's character's first name is known,