Michael C. Hall - Moving From "Dexter" To "Safe" | The Daily Show

Actor Michael C. Hall reflects on being associated with his iconic character in "Dexter" and discusses his role on the Netflix thriller series "Safe."
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[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

One of the Greatest underrated actors of all! Love him!!

[@az6675]

4EVER TRUE! That will be 4EVER TRUE!

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

@Bryce Czirr Evidently you didn't see him in "Six Feet Under" he was just as magnificent as David Fisher!, I strongly suggest you binge that show, THEN revisit your post!

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

@Bryce Czirr 🙄🙄 YOUR opinion, he is a great actor those of us with 3 numbers in our IQ can SEE that no one thinks of him as ONLY Dexter, take care young man,bye

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

@Bryce Czirr Fornicate you, you are pitiful🤨 BTW you PROVED my point!

[@slamdunk2270]

I wish he got more roles in cinema with elite directors. Maybe his disease got in the way. Unfortunately, it seems like the train is gone now and that his name won’t come up in the minds of big producers. At least we have his rock band now.

[@pennclick]

I really loved Safe and honestly he did a fantastic job there... but FUUUUUUCK he's always gonna be dexter.

[@RodrigoZanotta]

i don't get all the critics that Safe received, amazing show imo.

[@cleopatraanthony5195]

Zant It was shit. His accent was awful and the plot was dumb.

[@pattibarszcz2075]

Zant yup.....agree! I had to get used to the accent in Safe.

[@blakeb9964]

Cleopatra Anthony I couldn't tell the account was bad....but the plot waa dumb. So formulaic.. like, we'll make you think it's this guy but it's not. Then the next episode we'll make you think it's this one. Surprise, it's actually the harmless guy introduced at the beginning. But I did enjoy seeing Michael in a series again.

[@cleopatraanthony5195]

Blake B Felt the same way about the plot. The twists and turns with the family; where the boy was found in their pool was so dumb. The police also looked dumb as they hardly investigated anything. The whole series felt badly manufactured.

[@Wallyworld30]

Didn't realize Michael C. Hall does such a great interview. This guy is quick on his feet.

[@dejayrezme8617]

Yeah surprised me too. I watched Dexter so many times I didn't expect him to be so funny and open.

[@bonesonstones1]

ddddbbbb5 and your point is....?

[@dejayrezme8617]

I guess those affectations are usually trained away by actors promoting a movie or show.

[@ahnanymous]

**snorts** j/k please don't kill me.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

He also has an awesome singing voice. He did play based on Bowie's music.

[@MistaJones89]

Michael C. Hall is a fantastic actor. I loved watching the show Dexter.

[@RiazRizvi]

After watching the first episode of Safe I thought he must be English, his accent is so good. Mind blown.

[@agonleed3841]

MistaJones89 lol. I agree he was good. But given him ONE trait then saying he's a good actor....not the best example.

[@MistaJones89]

96 episodes showed a wide range of ability.

[@Niggalodeon323]

Dexter was amazing...until the very last season. smh

[@IulRod]

Is they goin make season 9

[@russellshouse8998]

"Dexter is like the British Friends" Hahahaha

[@naomigary7930]

Russell Shouse lmaooo

[@giselle_cole]

I nearly choked when he said that lol

[@joeexotic2545]

Tonight is the night and it's going to happen again and again

[@Jam3zGe51990]

Has to happen ....

[@olivergoldman8307]

I love that quote so much

[@leedexter4688]

I cannot stop

[@helvarthered]

I was so sad when they stopped saying this. I think it was either season 6 or 7. They show Dexter driving in his car (with the pink lights instead of green) getting ready to go slaughter somebody and I’m just sitting there like “tonight’s the night... tonight’s the night..” and it never happened! They just straight up 86’d the best part of the show. Lol.

[@kashzero7226]

The quote of every guy before a meat beating session

[@rohantahire9465]

I miss Dexter every single day . Acting on top 🔥

[@ekay8082]

Dexter coming back !

[@babygirldixon6799]

It's baccckkkkk.....

[@Tinadoll95]

Dexter the best tv show ever.

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

Melody Md Nooo, The Wire!! hands down!

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

Black Rod You have good taste,in TV shows🤗

[@davidszakacs6888]

No, The greatest ever would be Breaking Bad.

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

David Szakacs Never saw it, will binge it this weekend🤗

[@lonnierichman1013]

Melody Md yes it was

[@RYN988]

One of the most talented actors out there! From Six Feet Under to Dexter, the man does not disappoint!

[@phaedrus4931]

Michael C. Hall is as good at an interview as he is as a character. Come on, he has unreal talent. Honestly, him as a person must be is greatest role. He's actually a god.

[@girlfromthemediterranean1629]

Agree 100%

[@stoplisteningtothestatic7078]

I love trevor for acknowledging Six Feet Under. Michael C Hall was brilliant on that show he should be remembered for it too not just dexter

[@aishwaryagajjala7721]

I watched a couple of episodes of Dexter and his grin makes me so nervous.

[@aishwaryagajjala7721]

An H I am a haemophobic, my hands and feet become ice cold at the very thought of blood. That is the reason why I couldn't enjoy it :(

[@veea1543]

I dated a guy just because he looked and smiled like dexter .... he would grin when we kissed and i really felt like I was kissing dexter ... it was creepy yet great ☺️😻🤤

[@BridgesofMC]

He makes me tingly. 🥴

[@ritikranjan9315]

U guys have some crzy fantacies

[@osamaelgendy7807]

He’s back in 2021 hell yeaaah

[@OneHourShower]

I totally destroyed the first season of ‘Safe’. I was hesitant to watch it but Michael has built up so much credibility with me. He’s just so amazing. And the show was beautiful. From wardrobe to location. Editing and post. Great great stuff.

[@bonesonstones1]

If I'm not mistaken, the first was the only season of 'Safe'... but I agree with you, it was an awesome show.

[@treefiddy5424]

Did the show end?

[@Elphaba1952]

BEST interview I've ever seen of Michael C Hall. Bravo to both men!

[@pristinegovender]

Michael C Hall😍 he still got it😍😍😍😍

[@cRockBallin22]

Yeah he still daddy af😍💦💦

[@DianeWilliamsCurvyGoddess]

I would LOVE to see him and Bryan Cranston in a TV series as brothers. That would be spectacular!

[@abdobedo9428]

His entrance is so Dextery ! Love him.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

He needs to do more singing roles. He has a lovely voice.

[@CreepyPepper]

Also his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch is amazing as well.

[@xchx544]

I liked his cover of lazarus

[@miseryworld_8677]

He’s always funny He’s always beautiful He’s always Dexter

[@babybe16]

I’m still not over it... I’m still in love with dexter😅 dexter is the British “Friends” 😂

[@chovue2363]

Its like 2 friends who hasnt seen eachother in a long time catching up. Great interview!

[@Mikebaggs]

That's My Boii! Dexter, I miss that damn show

[@lonnierichman1013]

Mike Baggs binge watching now

[@Louise89736]

Michael should also try comedy sometime, I love his sense of humor

[@ghghfhfh8118]

Maria Luiza Andrade this isn’t comedy it’s wit

[@ricajoy6171]

I do missed Dexter wish they would have continued that. Crazy from a funeral director to a serial killer to a surgeon all involves knives lol.

[@big1ne]

It's great to be in the future..

[@simoj.2953]

@@big1ne after watching the 8th episode I can't agree more, maybe I'll be back here after the season ends.

[@furkannest]

@@simoj.2953 i can imagine why you were never here after the ending ):

[@simoj.2953]

@@furkannest I completely forgot? if not for you I would have never remembered this comment. LOL

[@furkannest]

@@simoj.2953 I was thinking about the terrible ending but forgetting it completely makes sense ahaha

[@carlosgiuseppe8682]

Great actor. So handsome. Love me some Michael C. Hall. #Dexterforever

[@jonasphilip909]

Who's here after dexters return was announced ?

[@shianshi]

Really???

[@ninarain9422]

MEEE

[@kieran1990able]

It's amazing how he played dexter for 8 seasons.I am assuming 6-7 yrs of consistently playing the same character. Damn he maintained it so well till end. This guy is a talent!!!!

[@meghasharmaJ1]

If anybody hasn't seen it, do it. Its quite good. Had to binge it in 2 days.

[@berlinluna3585]

That's impossible

[@berlinluna3585]

It has 8 seasons and each is an hour

[@DeepakSingh-mm7bp]

She is talking about 'safe'

[@naomigary7930]

i only watched safe bc i saw that he was in it lol

[@virajbharadwa8571]

Naomi Gary I watched an episode and a half. I didn't think it was that great

[@TheSonalithatte]

Yeah me too, but i was completely let down... Nothing can come close to dexter

[@jkg7297]

seriously ? nothing can come close to Dexter? it is my favourite show and surely one of the best ever but there are a lot of shows that ''can come close to Dexter''

[@TheSonalithatte]

JKG well that's my opinion, am yet to watch six feet under though. You can disagree no problem!!

[@bs2455]

Sonali Thatte you cant watch it and compare it to dexter. Nothing compares to dexter

[@lassepleb3258]

Dexter Morgan plays a really good Michael C. Hall .. And he's so good at acting aswell! Man this guy can be anything he wants.

[@kathrynkat91]

I named my cat Dexter Morgan

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

Kathryn Heine Smart lady, keep him away from sharp objects!!😂😂

[@mikecwir]

I wanted to name my son Dexter (because of Dexter Morgan) but my wife didn't let me

[@oof-rr5nf]

Kathryn Heine You sick fuck. I love it. I'm going to name my fish Hannibal.

[@oof-rr5nf]

Mike Cwir Man, your wife is no fun xD

[@stephanieweeks3489]

I named my cat Deb from Dexter:) she’s a little feisty black kitty

[@dreamingofnaomi]

I'm here because of the misunderstood trailer. Yes!! 2021, let's get it, *DEXTER!!*

[@mater711421]

Michael c hall is so good. During that entire clip of his new show, I forgot he was dexter and was amerced

[@billyjoe3309]

I love Michael C. Hall, awesome actor, nice guy, simply brilliant. One of those dudes you'd want as a buddy to hang around with.

[@virajbharadwa8571]

I felt Micheal had alot more to say in the interview

[@j-hp2449]

Same, it sounds like Trevor was a Dexter fanboy and he got a little carried away. I felt a bit for Dex... sorry, Michael C. Hall.

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Pause at 6:14 and you see they both realized that :P yet can we really be disappointed with Trevor? :P

[@user-zj9zm4kw8x]

Two of my lovely boys 😍

[@bluesky6028]

Love Dexter !!! Michael C Hall is just awesome!

[@doom6092]

who still wants a Dexter spin-off with Harrison following his farther footsteps?

[@evansste]

I wouldn't watch a spin-off, and I'm glad the show ended when it did. Every concept has a shelf life, and I'm glad they didn't keep doing the show until people started to hate it. I'll quote the late Johnny Carson. When asked why he was leaving "The Tonight Show", he responded by saying "I'd rather have people ask 'Why did you quit?' rather than 'Why didn't you quit?'". -- DEXTER SPOILER ALERT -- I don't hate how "Dexter" ended, but it could have been better. Personally, I think the only fitting ending to a show like that is for him to die. Not because he killed so many people, and there had to be some sort of justice. But only because the show is so dark that him dying seems like the best way to end it. I think he should have been caught, convicted, and electrocuted, but many people would have morned for him -- including the justice system that killed him.

[@amberherddog8061]

I want a Zach hamilton spinoff

[@AniruddhJoshi]

@@amberherddog8061 He died in the show already.

[@qatesta]

I want Harrison to follow his grandfather's and aunt's footsteps and he is a detective back in Miami, he gets the echos of his fathers past and then is pulled into a search for him, but end of episode 2, you are getting a hint that he is more like his father than he ever thought. Torn between his father's method of vengeance and his own grounded sense of justice.

[@americandragonist]

No

[@stewfu]

Love seeing these 2 chop it up

[@MishyMoshy76]

Great interview..wish it was longer

[@beccasmith1276]

In quarantine I watched Dexter. Now I'm watching six feet under. My 7yo says "I thought you were done with dexter!" I said "well I'm done, but I'm watching this show now." She says "that sure looks like dexter to me!"

[@MarTinkaBell]

becca smith SAME!!! 😂

[@yemisisawyerr9403]

I did this a month ago in reverse lol. Just finished watching Dexter after 6 ft under

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

Two of my favorite men together! Trevor is simply adorable! Michael C. Hall is a fantastic actor!💯💫💫💞💜

[@sabinegrella5943]

I enjoyed ‘safe’ very much and Michael C. Hall was great in it

[@jammyjamall]

Dexter. The show. Come back please

[@declanjohn8517]

It was delightful watching my favorite American actor (MCH) and favorite British actor (Marc Warren) acting together. Never expected to see it.

[@feralLove]

love love love that show!! Brilliant actor !! He was great in "six feet under" too!!

[@codytucker2821]

2 years later and Dexter's back everyone! Hope this season redeems the last season.

[@victorcavalcante6774]

i dont know why, i just love this guy so much! i will always watch literally anything he would be part of.

[@BonitasBounty]

Dexter and 6 Feet Under had super-cool intros. I think the only other one that I loved was from the Sopranos. I never tried to get past those sequences. Yes, they all had super-amazing actors, the best scripts, and all sorts of things about which I have no right to comment. I was amazed by all. And grateful.

[@shecamt]

Safe was a good series and his accent was awesome! I've never seen Dexter before but now I would like to watch it.

[@lindapuertesdeals6006]

Hes soooo good as Dexter. Genius

[@seriesjunkie0074]

Tonight's the night... 😁

[@headcold7250]

I can't be the only one who feels the coldness of a long blade when Hall speaks

[@lv7118]

Fabulous interview

[@Esi153]

This is an unexpectedly brilliant interview.

[@thibowl]

Dead ass just started watching “Safe” and had to look up an interview to see if he is actually British 😂

[@jasminer.6721]

Same reason I'm here lmaoo

[@lubizzle8670]

Such a good series!!! Blew my mind! And I was really impressed with his accent x

[@sm-mm7ln]

i cant stop seeing dexter in this show. feels like dexter started a new life & diff name in Britain. in safe im just waiting for him tranq someone😂

[@ronwess]

Awesomeness I really like Michael C Hall really enjoy this... Thanks for the share (“

[@RameshSharma-jh6uk]

Michael c hall is the best, he would be great in any role he plays, the makers of Dexter commited a big blunder by ending Dexter mostly because of salary issues the producers had with Michael. I surely know he's gonna do great playing the role of Tom in the New TV series 'safe'.

[@JDcellmaker]

He's my favorite "DARK AVENGER".

[@Monica-zl5wl]

He is sooooo cooooooollll! Love this guy 🤗🤗😘😍

[@rodrigoceron6499]

Dexter is an exceptional, well cast and phenomenally implemented story!

[@Iwr3cknoobs4l1f3]

I hope they make a few more seasons of dexter I feel like I flew through it and how It always kept you on your toes was awesome. Be cool if they made like 4-5 more seasons with all the cast

[@cameronisom2721]

Well we got 10 new episodes now. I'm happy to get that. And I'm super surprised.

[@RonWinter335]

I've seen all of Safe that has been released and it is pretty good!

[@awake1251]

What a class act.

[@cliffc02]

I watched the entire season... Just glad it's over. Hopefully forever

[@WAHB50YY]

Two heroes of mine, I love you guys!!

[@mdexterc2894]

Bring back Dexter's Lab please

[@f8ofk8]

LOL

[@jellalfernandes1309]

XD

[@kjamison5951]

Michael does a very convincing British accent. Flawless.

[@ganeshs8726]

Just completed all sessions Love from India , Mumbai.

[@denisejaydub]

i am obsessed with him

[@katebells2232]

omg I love him. he was so amazing in Dexter. I am going to check out 6ft under and the new series, safe? I can't wait

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

he was also fun in the movie gamer

[@dominichilton9651]

I love dexter and am a pretty big fan of Micheal c Hall, watched safe cus he was in it and holy shit not disappointed at all

[@RuthEveryoneMakesMusic]

Safe was great. Binge watched like crazy!

[@GameThruz]

I watched Safe and it was good. It was nice to see him and his friend acting like Myron and Win. I think that's something that was missing from The Five.

[@michaelasuorsa]

I love Michael omg what a fucking legend

[@mariflix13]

He going backkkk 😍❤🙌 Love you Michael.

[@jessibellz6008]

Safe was really good! Great binge watch for sure.

[@nebulous8389]

Watched a few episodes of safe its good! Well written

[@rezaiyaz1439]

Has anyone seen this "safe" show yet? Is it worth watching?

[@ahilasankar1013]

Reza Iyaz It is beyond worth watching. I binged watched it in a day. Watch it when you got time to spare. The creator Harlen Coben is known for his mystery novels.

[@mark12345697]

But its not better than the other shows he starred in.

[@meghasharmaJ1]

loved it.

[@TheCOFofficial]

I concur with ahila sankar! I binged it also in one day, awesome show!

[@tinaloveseddie]

Reza Iyaz I binged it out... it’s interestingly different.

[@michaelasuorsa]

I love Dexter, Safe, and Six Feet Under omg they’re all so good

[@robertw1962]

It always amazes me how people think an acting role is how the actor is in real life.

[@angiehemenway243]

Safe was great, had me on the edge of my seat!

[@briannaellis7015]

My heart❤❤❤

[@litagalindo1794]

o00o I kind of want to watch it just for that bit that he said about the danger emerges from within

[@Evenvesper]

Brilliant actor with a "great" sense of humor! Love this guy! :)

[@WanderlassS]

Michael Hall interviews are always great- he sos mart

[@khloudaboelnour5167]

he's always dexter to me

[@geofingram9680]

big fan of MCH, he was a fantastic JFK recently.

[@brandonkruse6412]

I love Micheal Seehall!

[@CharlesVanNoland]

Just the fact that he's an American playing someone with an English accent speaks volumes about him as an actor and his passion for acting, IMO. We've seen so many actors from overseas who play Americans, who do a great accent, to where we're becoming surprised every year when we find out someone we saw in something has a foreign accent. MCH flipping the script, so to speak, is so aware and poignant. They could've had any old "bloke" over there play Tom but MCH obviously turned some heads.

[@marcoscoronado3751]

I love him

[@LolaFawn]

His music is great too 😊

[@lesleysprake1045]

I’m from 🇬🇧 I love Dexter !!!

[@jz4057]

Watched every single episode of Dexter. Finished binge watching the first season of Safe. When is more stuff with Michael Hall coming out? BTW Safe is worth watching. Although I don’t think it surpasses Dexter. Safe is more like a darker version of Desperate Housewives. And Michael’s British accent was kinda funny.

[@jz4057]

Lake Overpass Watching Game Night now. Excellent suggestion. Thank you! 👌😊

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

I saw 6 Feet Under, 2yrs ago. It's pretty good, as well. Edgy, but good.

[@Anna133199]

Definitely watch Six feet under. It's great! Very unique.

[@jz4057]

I've seen six feet under years ago and it was one of my all time favorite. It's definitely different from everything else at the time. Even today the idea would be considered edgy and original. Thanks guys for sharing! 😄❤️

[@atomic3691]

I love Dexter

[@dalilugubre]

I am watching the series all over again lol #lovedextermorgan

[@elizabeth8895]

whats the code to stay young. He hasnt aged at all. Michael 😍