The Dexter prequel series is starting to come together. Paramount+ with Showtime announced the cast of Dexter: Original Sin, including Patrick Gibson as Dexter and the always fantastic Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father and a homicide detective. Molly Brown, who will portray Debra Morgan, Dexter’s younger sister, also joins. And now, we can see the whole Morgan family in action because Dexter: Origin Sin has officially revealed first-look photos from the prequel series. You can check out Harry Morgan, Dexter Morgan, and Debra Morgan in their new forms below.
Dexter: Original Sin Reveals First-Look Photos of the Prequel Series
We must say, these Dexter: Original Sin first-look photos look good. They really evoke the spirit of the original series. Patrick Gibson is giving Dexter Morgan in the best ways. As a release notes, these “photos unveil the iconic Morgan family, with Golden Globe winner Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan.” The series will take place 15 years before Dexter, and let us see how Dexter became Dexter. The prequel “chronicles America’s favorite serial killer…in training.”
Dexter: Original Sin‘s Synopsis
Here’s a brief synopsis of Dexter: Original Sin to accompany these first-look photos:
Set in 1991 Miami, DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements’ radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
Dexter: Original Sin Cast and Characters
In addition to Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, Patrick Dempsey will also be a part of the Dexter: Original Sin cast. Deadline reveals that he will play Aaron Spencer, “the Captain of the Miami Metro Homicide department who has a decades-long relationship with Harry Morgan (Christian Slater).”
Additionally, James Martinez (Love Victor), Christina Milian (Falling Inn Love), Alex Shimizu (The Blacklist) and Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly). According to a release, “These four actors star as members of the Miami Metro Police Department. Martinez plays Angel Batista, an up-and-coming homicide detective who leads with his heart; Milian plays Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective; Shimizu plays Vince Masuka, a forensic analyst who eagerly shares his expertise while relishing the chance to boss around his new intern, Dexter Morgan; and Wilson plays Bobby Watt, Harry’s longtime partner and confidant.”
Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Randy Gonzalez, Aaron Jennings, Raquel Justice, Jasper Lewis, Carlo Mendez , Isaac Gonzalez Rossi, and Roberto Sanchez have also joined the cast. Per Deadline, “Pantoliano plays Mad Dog, Allen plays Dexter’s biological mother, Laura Moser, Gonzalez plays Santos Jimenez, Jennings plays Clark Sanders, Justice plays Sofia, Lewis, Lewis plays Dexter’s adoptive mom and wife of Harry, Doris Morgan, Mendez plays Hector Estrada, Gonzalez Rossi plays Gio and Sanchez plays Tony Ferrer.”
Finally, Sarah Michelle Gellar will guest star on Dexter: Original Sin as Tanya Martin. She will play, ” the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter Morgan’s (Patrick Gibson) new boss.”
What Is the Release Date for Dexter: Original Sin?
The release date for Dexter: Original Sin is unknown at this time. The Dexter prequel series will be ten episodes long.
Originally published on May 23, 2024.
