Dexter: Original Sin is an upcoming American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. It is a prequel series to Dexter.[1] The series is scheduled to premiere on December 15, 2024 on Showtime.[2]
| Dexter: Original Sin | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Clyde Phillips |
| Showrunner | Clyde Phillips |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Robert Lloyd Lewis |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Showtime |
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Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan
- Michael C. Hall as narrator of the inner voice of Dexter Morgan
- Christian Slater as Harry Morgan
- Molly Brown as Debra Morgan
- Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta
- Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka
- Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt
- James Martinez as Angel Batista
- Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer
Special guest star
edit- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin
Recurring
edit- 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
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original air date [5] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Original Sin" | TBA | Clyde Phillips | December 15, 2024 | TBD |
| 2 | "Kid in a Candy Store" | TBA | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | December 22, 2024 | TBD |
| 3 | "Miami Vice" | TBA | Safura Fadavi | December 29, 2024 | TBD |
| 4 | "Fender Bender" | TBA | Nick Zayas | January 5, 2025 | TBD |
| 5 | "F Is for Fuck-Up" | TBA | Alexandra Franklin & Marc Muszynski | January 12, 2025 | TBD |
| 6 | "The Joy of Killing" | TBA | Terry Huang | January 19, 2025 | TBD |
| 7 | "The Big Bad Body Problem" | TBA | Katrina Mathewson & Tanner Bean | January 26, 2025 | TBD |
| 8 | "Business and Pleasure" | TBA | Teleplay by : Mary Leah Sutton Story by : Mary Leah Sutton | February 2, 2025 | TBD |
| 9 | "Blood Drive" | TBA | TBA | February 9, 2025 | TBD |
| 10 | "Born This Way" | TBA | TBA | February 16, 2025 | TBD |
Production
editDevelopment
editOn 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.[6]
Casting
editOn May 23, 2024, Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown were cast in starring roles.[7] 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.[8][9][10] 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.[11] 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.[12] On August 14, 2024, Amanda Brooks joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[13]
Filming
editPrincipal photography for the series began on June 5, 2024 in Miami.[8] In August 2024, it was reported that filming moved to Los Angeles.[13]
Broadcast
editDexter: Original Sin is slated to premiere on December 15, 2024 on Showtime.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Jurgensen, John (February 6, 2023). "Paramount Reveals Plan to Remake Showtime in the Image of 'Yellowstone'". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 12, 2024). "'Dexter' Prequel Series 'Original Sin' Sets Premiere Date, Drops First Teaser". Variety. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Paramount Press Express | Showtime | Dexter: Original Sin | Episodes". Paramount Press Express. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "Dexter: Original Sin". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – dexter: original sin on showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (May 23, 2024). "Dexter Prequel Series Reveals Cast — See Who's Playing a Young Dexter". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2024). "Patrick Dempsey Joins 'Dexter: Original Sin' In Series Regular Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (June 27, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series as Dexter's Boss". Variety. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (July 26, 2024). "'Dexter: Resurrection' Series Set at Showtime With Michael C. Hall Returning". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (August 14, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Adds Amanda Brooks". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.