Dexter Morgan is back, though years younger with a penchant for murder in the hit series’ upcoming prequel, Dexter: Original Sin. Michael C Hall has been announced to return and we’ve also got a teaser video that’s kicking us in the nostalgic feels.
Over 12 years since the OG crime drama concluded and two years since its short-lived spin-off Dexter: New Blood, fans are set to be transported back to 1991 where a young Dexter shifts from everyday man to, well, a murderer.
Showtime and Paramount+ announced their plans for a prequel in February 2023.
If you’re as keen for Dexter: Original Sin as we are, keep reading for everything you need to know about the prequel.
So, what do we know so far about Dexter: Original Sin?
Is there a Dexter: Original Sin teaser or trailer?
There’s a Dexter: Original Sin teaser and believe me when I tell you, it’s everything an OG fan could dream of and more.
Watch it below to see what I mean. We love a nod to an original!
Will Michael C Hall return for Dexter: Original Sin?
Good news! Michael — the original Dexter — will return for the prequel as young Dexter’s inner-voice and as the show’s narrator.
Again, what an amazing way to bring about a new energy but still honour the very specific vibe of the original.
Michael’s voice is so iconic and unparalleled that it’s sending fans wild.
“I’m literally just excited for Michael C. Hall’s voice,” a commenter wrote on Rotten Tomatoes‘ post of the intro.
“Very hyped!! Michael C Hall is his inner voice!! Plus Christian Slater as young Harry!” wrote another.
This is great news for fans who initially thought Michael wouldn’t be involved due to comments he made last year.
“I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to play a young Dexter at this point,” he admitted during a Q&A at Steel City Con in 2023.
“I think that ship sailed even before we started shooting the [original] series, but I’m open to the possibility.”
What will Dexter: Original Sin be about?
As viewers of the OG Dexter will know, Dexter kills those who take the lives on others in one of the biggest moral mind-fucks ever seen on television.
Dexter: Original Sin starts in 1991 which is a whole 15 years before we first met Dexter in the original series.
It will follow a young Dexter beginning his forensics internship at Miami Metro Police Department as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer.
In the prequel, Dexter’s father, Harry Morgan, helps his son manage his urges and goes back to the time period in which he made his first human kill at 20 years old.
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, 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.
The Dexter prequel actually makes a whole lot of sense considering how much of the original series reflected on the past.
Who is in the Dexter: Original Sin cast?
Michael will return — this time as his younger self’s inner voice.
Shadow and Bone star Patrick Gibson will step into the role of young Dexter, while Golden Globe winner Christian Slater will play the young murderer’s adoptive father, Harry.
Molly Brown has been tapped to portray Dexter’s younger sister Debra Morgan.
Grey’s Anatomy alum Patrick Dempsey was announced to be part of the series, too. He’ll portray Aaron Spencer, the Captain of the Miami Metro Homicide team.
Maria Laguerta will be played by Christina Milian and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) has also been announced for the Dexter: Original Sin cast.
How to watch Dexter: Original Sin in Australia
Dexter: Original Sin will be available to watch in Australia on Paramount+. Plans start for $6.99 a month and you can cancel at any time.
Dexter: Original Sin release date
Showtime revealed that Dexter: Original Sin will premiere this December and will consist of 10 episodes. The news was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con.
Dexter: Original Sin will be available to stream on Paramount+.
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