Dominic Fumusa on Craft, Trust, and Surviving a Life in TV

Dark Passengers hosts Jack and Diana sit down for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation with actor Dominic Fumusa — one that’s less about hype and more about the real mechanics of sustaining a working actor’s life.

This isn’t a press junket.

This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about craft, theater roots, television longevity, and what it means to keep showing up year after year in an unpredictable business.

Dominic brings warmth, humor, and perspective as he reflects on his path through theater, network television, and premium cable — including his long run on Nurse Jackie and his recent experience working on Dexter: Resurrection.

This episode feels like sitting across from a seasoned actor who’s seen every version of the job and is generous enough to talk about it plainly.

Episode Highlights:

• From Stage to Screen: Dominic talks about his early love of theater, the discipline it instilled, and how that foundation continues to shape his work on camera.

• The Reality of a Working Actor’s Career: A candid look at longevity — not fame — and what it actually takes to build a sustainable life in TV and film.

• Life Between New York and L.A.: Dominic reflects on navigating both worlds and how geography influences opportunity, mindset, and creative identity.

• Seven Seasons of Trust: He shares insights from his years on Nurse Jackie, including the collaborative environment and what makes certain creative teams feel like home.

• Working with Clyde Phillips: Dominic talks about that relationship and how it carried over into his experience on Dexter: Resurrection.

• Returning to a Beloved World: His perspective on stepping into Dexter — the tone on set, the expectations, and the weight of a passionate fanbase.

• Craft Over Noise: A grounded discussion about process, preparation, and why the work itself has always mattered more than the spotlight.

• Why He Keeps Saying Yes: Dominic opens up about what still excites him, what keeps him curious, and how he decides which projects are worth his time.

Dominic will be back soon to dive deeper into Dexter: Resurrection, but this first conversation sets the tone — thoughtful, generous, and rooted in real experience.

If you care about acting, storytelling, or how people actually survive in this business, this one’s worth your time.

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The Traitors US - S4E1 - Let the Cards Fall As They Will

A new all-star cast arrives in Scotland under the cover of darkness for the ultimate game of deception and the chance to win up to $250k; the cards of fate are dealt, secrets lurk in the shadows and the game starts faster than ever before.

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Fallout - S2E4 - The Demon in the Snow

Rock to spear and so on...

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Fallout - S2E3 - The Profligate

Most kids are dead by this age.

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Fallout - S2E2 - The Golden Rule

You can't put a price on family.

We recorded this episode several days ago and lost the entire thing due to a CPU/Human error... We will be back with on-time coverage of Ep3 this Wednesday :-)

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Fallout - S2E1 - The Innovator

Every dollar spent is a vote cast.

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Fallout - Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Preview

We excitedly discuss the story we loved from S1 and prepare for what's to come in S2!

We'll be back Thu/Fri with our full coverage of the S2 Premiere.

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We love you (even in the Fallout baby), that's it!

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Dexter - S1E6 - Return to Sender

The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter a surprise at the scene of one of Dexter's recent kills, placing him firmly in the cross hairs of his own Homicide Division colleagues.

Back with a Fallout S2 Preview tomorrow and then on Patreon we'll spill all (well, some) of our secrets, stay tuned :-)

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Marcos Siega: Inside the Dexter Universe — A Candid Studio Conversation 

Step back into the beating heart of the Dexter universe with Dark Passengers hosts Jack and Diana, as they sit down at the actual Dexter Resurrection offices for an unfiltered, in-the-room conversation with executive producer and director Marcos Siega. 

This isn’t a Zoom interview. 

This is three New Yorkers — plus Clyde Phillips listening off-mic and chiming in — talking craft, character, and the real work behind bringing Dexter back to life. 

Recorded on-site at the production offices, this episode captures the energy, humor, and creative shorthand of the people shaping Dexter Resurrection. 

Episode Highlights: 

- The Longest Conversation Siega’s Ever Done: Marcos opens up in a way he rarely does — relaxed, collaborative, reflective — giving fans a side of him you don’t usually hear. 

- Inside the Director’s Brain: From staging murder table sequences to building tension without clichés, Marcos breaks down how he approaches Dexter storytelling in 2025. 

- Clyde Phillips Joins the Room: With the showrunner sitting in off-mic, you’ll hear the kind of creative shorthand and trust that only exists behind closed doors. 

- Scott Reynolds Drops In: A surprise visit and T-shirt delivery from writer-producer Scott Reynolds adds the perfect “only on this show” moment that makes this interview uniquely special. 

- A Familiar Presence: And yes — longtime Dexter producer Robert Lewis was in the room, quietly keeping watch from just off-mic, as he always does. He never goes on the record, but his fingerprints — and his laugh — are unmistakable. 

- Three Native New Yorkers Talk Shop: The shared NYC DNA between Jack, Diana, and Marcos gives this conversation a rare, natural rhythm — funny, loose, fast, and deeply insightful. 

- The Art of Resurrection: Marcos explains why Season 1 of Resurrection worked, what surprised him, what terrified him, and how he thinks about expanding the world without losing the DNA. 

- Personal Stories & Unexpected Insights: Marcos opens up about creative identity, sustaining a long career in TV, the moments that taught him how to trust his instincts, and why directing Dexter remains one of the most creatively fulfilling jobs he’s ever had. 

This is the closest you can get to being in the production offices with the people making Resurrection. If you’re a Dexter fan, this one’s essential. 

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Dexter - S1E5 - Love American Style

The Homicide Division is buzzing after the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated but alive, while Dexter gets in over his head when he stalks a murderous human trafficker.

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