Production for the second season of Showtime's Dexter: Resurrection is relocating full-time to Manhattan's Sunset Pier 94 Studios. Paramount Television Studios has signed the facility's first lease, marking it as the studio's inaugural major tenant. The move builds on the show's previous New York filming and leverages state incentives.
Manhattan's Sunset Pier 94 Studios has secured its first tenant ahead of its opening later this month: the second season of Showtime's Dexter: Resurrection. Paramount Television Studios signed the lease to film the series, utilizing 70,000 square feet across two sound stages and office space.
The studio, located on the West Side Highway with views of the Hudson River, offers 232,000 square feet of leasable stages, production support, and offices. This development aligns with New York's expanded state tax credits aimed at attracting U.S. productions.
Drew Brown, EVP of production for Paramount TV, stated: “We are thrilled to bring the second season of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ to Sunset Pier 94 Studios and its state-of-the-art facilities and sound stages. Last season saw Dexter move to New York City – and now we look forward to following suit, gaining greater access to the region’s incredible creative talent, leveraging a competitive tax credit program and reinforcing our commitment to U.S. production.”
Victor Coleman, chairman and CEO of Hudson Pacific—a joint venture partner in the studio—added: “Sunset Studios’ success in attracting and retaining top-tier productions across multiple seasons speaks to the caliber of our studios and services, and we look forward to the opportunity to expand our relationship with Paramount on the lot. Robust pre-leasing interest in Sunset Pier 94 Studios underscores the project’s unmatched quality and prime location—there is truly nothing else like it in the market, and we look forward to announcing additional leases soon.”
Hope Knight, president and CEO of Empire State Development, commented: “Congratulations to Sunset Pier 94 Studios on booking the second season of Paramount Television Studios’ ‘Dexter: Resurrection.’ We’re proud that season one was filmed right here in New York, generating significant economic impact in our neighborhoods through jobs and small business spending. Governor Hochul’s expansion of the film production tax credit and initiatives like Production+ are incentivizing companies like Paramount Television Studios—which has filmed in New York for decades—to continue investing in our state. We look forward to welcoming more projects to Sunset Pier 94’s stages as this world-class facility opens its doors.”
The relocation emphasizes New York's growing role in Hollywood productions, supported by economic incentives and infrastructure.
