America’s favorite fictional serial killer just cannot be kept down, based on the fact that "Dexter: Resurrection" is in the works. The upcoming limited series is the fourth installment of Showtime’s franchise of TV shows inspired by Jeff Lindsay’s series of novels following a murderer with a moral code.

Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Peter Dinklage will star in Dexter: Resurrection alongside Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman. Dinklage, 55, is perhaps best known for starring in HBO's Game of Thrones. His portrayal of Tyrion Lannister earned him four Emmys and a Golden Globe. In Dexter: Resurrection, he will portray the wealthy investor Leon.

Resurrection, a direct follow-up to Dexter: New Blood. Michael C. Hall will reprise his role as Dexter. The series is set for a summer release. Dinklage plays a billionaire with a hidden side. The show expands the Dexter universe.

“Resurrection” is the latest attempt to expand the “Dexter” world. Along with “New Blood,” Paramount recently launched the prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” with Patrick Gibson in the lead role and with Hall providing voiceover narration.

Dinklage, who is best known for his roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” will join the “Dexter” follow-up as a series regular, joining cast members Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, David Zayas, James Remar and Jack Alcott.

Peter Dinklage, who famously played Tyrion Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones, has joined Michael C. Hall on his Dexter: Resurrection cast murder board. Dinklage, in a series regular role, will play Leon Prater,