While John Lithgow is the major piece of casting news for season four of Dexter, another well-known actor is coming aboard the show.

You know his face, though few know his name.

On the upcoming season, viewers will come face to face with a few of Dexter's neighbors. One of them wiill be played by perennial guest star Rick Peters (Veronica Mars, Swingtown, Heroes, Bones).

He'll play Dexter and Rita's next-door neighbor, Elliott.

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