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Dexter: Original Sin
Genre
Created byClyde Phillips
ShowrunnerClyde Phillips
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerRobert Lloyd Lewis
Production companies
  • Showtime Studios
  • Counterpart Studios
Original release
NetworkShowtime
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Dexter: Original Sin is an upcoming American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. It is a prequel series to Dexter.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Special guest star

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Recurring

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  • Joe Pantoliano as Mad Dog
  • Brittany Allen as Laura Moser
  • Randy Gonzalez as Santos Jimenez
  • Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders
  • Raquel Justice as Sofia
  • Jasper Lewis as Doris Morgan
  • Carlo Mendez as Hector Estrada
  • Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio
  • Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer
  • Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer

Production

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Development

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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 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

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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

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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

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Dexter: Original Sin is slated to premiere in December 2024 on Showtime.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jurgensen, John (February 6, 2023). "Paramount Reveals Plan to Remake Showtime in the Image of 'Yellowstone'". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Nemetz, Dave (May 23, 2024). "Dexter Prequel Series Reveals Cast — See Who's Playing a Young Dexter". TVLine. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 5, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu & Reno Wilson As Production Begins In Miami". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2024). "Patrick Dempsey Joins 'Dexter: Original Sin' In Series Regular Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Maas, Jennifer (June 27, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series as Dexter's Boss". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 11, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Sets 9 To Recur Including Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Carlo Mendez & Jasper Lewis – Meet Dexter's Two Moms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Thomas, Carly (July 26, 2024). "'Dexter: Resurrection' Series Set at Showtime With Michael C. Hall Returning". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (August 14, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds Amanda Brooks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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