As a new fan of Dexter, I was more than thrilled to be able to interview actor, David Ramsey earlier today. Season 4 of Dexter premieres in September and I got to hear a lot about what is in store for David’s character, Anton and Deb! There was so much that I learned about David in this interview as well. I had such a great time talking to David and when you read the interview, I am sure that you will see why!

Did you know how to play any musical instruments before you joined Dexter?
That’s funny that you say that because no, I didn’t. There were 3 other guys there and they had guitars in their hands. I was clueless. I was the last guy and I told them that I hadn’t touched a guitar since college…and they didn’t mind. After they hired me, they gave me guitar lessons for the next 3 months. I had a guitar lesson 3 days a week for 3 months and it was great.

When you got the role did you know that you would play Debra’s love interest?
I didn’t. I had just finished a film, Nailed and I came into the audition. I knew I was a guy that someone would be interested in but I didn’t know who it would be with. I came in really relaxed and there was a connection in the room and it was great.

How many episodes in are you guys when it comes to filming the new season?
Right now we are working on the 5th episode of the 4th season. We got picked up for Season 5 too for those who don’t know. All I can tell you about the character this season is that we get deeper and more involved with his character. Deb moves into Anton’s apartment, that’s all I can say.

Regardless of what will actually go on, what would you like to see happen with your character and Debra?
I would really like for Debra to find love and stick with it because she is such a troubled character. Anton is very zen in comparison to Debra who is always amped up like she drank 5 redbulls. So in that sense, I think they compliment each other. I think they are really good for each other.

Tell me about your experience working on the political satire, Nailed.
We shot it in South Carolina during the summer and it was fantastic. It should be out next summer. I had a lot of fun and I hope people enjoy it as well!

What was it like working with director, David O. Russell?
He was a lot of fun! He is genius. He knows what he wants, let’s you explore, and keeps you on edge. I found him very exciting to work with and I would work with him in a heartbeat.

Was there much research done for your role in Mother & Child, I know it has to do with adoption?
There is a certain amount that I can bring to the role because I am married in real life and in the film, I am married to Kerry Wahington. I did draw on my own experience that my wife and I went through, which was a miscarriage. I did my own investigation on miscarriages after my wife experienced one and I didn’t realize how common it is. I also felt a deeper connection with certain people in my family who went through the same experience. I have been touched on some level so I didn’t do much research for this role. I can definitely connect with my character though.

What was it like working with Kerry Washington?
She was great! Rodrigo García directed the film and when I went into ADR, he told me that the work on the movie was fantastic. Then he said, “Don’t let your wife see it.” He said it was hot and everyone else in the room said, “hot!” They wouldn’t let me see it but supposedly the love scene between Kerry and I in the film is something else.