Julie Benz at Fan Expo 2012

Julie Benz, star of Dexter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the upcoming Defiance, answered fan questions today during her Q&A panel at Fan Expo 2012.

When asked if her departure from Dexter was her choice, she quickly answered ‘no,’ before the fan had even finished asking.  She went on to say that she only found out a few days before they filmed her death scene, and that the crew didn’t find out until the moment of shooting.  She expressed sadness over leaving, but added that the fact that the show ‘doesn’t pull any punches’ is what makes it good.

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