Dexter: Original Sin Explained

Creator:Clyde Phillips
Showrunner:Clyde Phillips
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:Robert Lloyd Lewis
Network:Showtime

Dexter: Original Sin is an upcoming American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. It is a prequel series to Dexter. The series is scheduled to premiere on December 15, 2024 on Showtime.

Cast and characters

Main

Special guest star

Recurring

Production

Development

On February 6, 2023, Showtime gave production a series order for an origin-story prequel for Dexter, titled as Dexter: Origins created by Clyde Phillips.[1] It was later retitled as Dexter: Original Sin and will consist of 10 episodes. Phillips who serves as the showrunner is also expected to executive produce alongside Scott Reynolds, Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis serving as a producer. Production companies involved with the series are Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios.[2]

Casting

On May 23, 2024, Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown were cast in starring roles.[3] In June 2024, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, and Patrick Dempsey joined the cast as series regulars while Sarah Michelle Gellar was cast as a special guest star.[4] [5] [6] On July 11, 2024, Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Randy Gonzalez, Aaron Jennings, Raquel Justice, Jasper Lewis, Carlo Mendez, Isaac Gonzalez Rossi, and Roberto Sanchez were cast in recurring roles.[7] On July 26, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con during the Dexter: Original Sin panel, it was announced that Michael C. Hall is set to narrate the inner voice of a young Dexter Morgan.[8] On August 14, 2024, Amanda Brooks joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[9]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began on June 5, 2024 in Miami.[4] In August 2024, it was reported that filming moved to Los Angeles.[9]

Broadcast

Dexter: Original Sin is slated to premiere on December 15, 2024 on Showtime, with episodes available two days earlier to stream for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paramount Reveals Plan to Remake Showtime in the Image of 'Yellowstone'. The Wall Street Journal. John. Jurgensen. February 6, 2023. July 26, 2024. subscription. August 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240818154330/https://www.wsj.com/articles/paramount-showtime-dexter-billions-yellowstone-11675659107?mod=style_arts_major_2_pos7. live.
  2. Web site: 'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. May 23, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240709222037/https://deadline.com/2024/05/dexter-original-sin-cast-patrick-gibson-christian-slater-1235928113/. live.
  3. Web site: Dexter Prequel Series Reveals Cast — See Who's Playing a Young Dexter. TVLine. Dave. Nemetz. May 23, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727053551/https://tvline.com/casting-news/dexter-prequel-series-cast-original-sin-patrick-gibson-1235245305/. live.
  4. Web site: 'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu & Reno Wilson As Production Begins In Miami. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. June 5, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727050855/https://deadline.com/2024/06/dexter-original-sin-cast-james-martinez-christina-milian-alex-shimizu-reno-wilson-production-begins-1235959140/. live.
  5. Web site: Patrick Dempsey Joins 'Dexter: Original Sin' In Series Regular Role. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. June 20, 2024. July 26, 2024. June 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624104456/https://deadline.com/2024/06/patrick-dempsey-cast-dexter-original-sin-1235979426/. live.
  6. Web site: Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series as Dexter's Boss. Variety. Jennifer. Maas. June 27, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727014930/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/dexter-prequel-sarah-michelle-gellar-1236050018/. live.
  7. Web site: 'Dexter: Original Sin' Sets 9 To Recur Including Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Carlo Mendez & Jasper Lewis – Meet Dexter's Two Moms. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. July 11, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727053303/https://deadline.com/2024/07/dexter-original-sin-cast-joe-pantoliano-brittany-allen-1236007741/. live.
  8. Web site: 'Dexter: Resurrection' Series Set at Showtime With Michael C. Hall Returning. The Hollywood Reporter. Carly. Thomas. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727010706/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dexter-resurrection-series-showtime-michael-c-hall-1235959604/. live.
  9. Web site: 'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds Amanda Brooks. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. August 14, 2024. August 18, 2024. August 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240818062657/https://deadline.com/2024/08/dexter-original-sin-amanda-brooks-1236039894/. live.
  10. Web site: 'Dexter' Prequel Series 'Original Sin' Sets Premiere Date, Drops First Teaser. Variety. Joe. Otterson. September 12, 2024. September 12, 2024. September 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240912131903/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/dexter-original-sin-premiere-date-first-teaser-1236141421/. live.

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