A new crime drama series Dexter: Original Sin, is coming soon. It will hit Showtime on December 13, 2024. This show serves as a prequel to Dexter.
The story unfolds in Miami, 15 years before the original show's events. Dexter: Original Sin delves into Dexter's beginnings as a serial killer. His mother's death leaves Dexter full of anger and yearning to get even. Dexter and his dad, Harry Morgan, create the Code of Harry. This code guides Dexter in choosing which people need to be removed from society.
As Dexter continues to be on his killing spree, staying ahead of the police becomes trickier when he starts his forensic internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. For those curious about the characters in Dexter: Original Sin and the actors playing them, here's a rundown of the main cast and characters viewers can look forward to seeing.
Dexter: Original Sin cast and main characters
1) Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan
Patrick Gibson portrays Dexter Morgan. In Dexter: Original Sin, Gibson takes on the role of a young Dexter. Viewers get to see the events that shaped him into a vigilante serial killer.
The young Dexter learns to channel his urges while he works as a forensic intern at the Miami Metro Police Department. You can also see Gibson featured in The Passing Bells, Shadow and Bone, Tolkien, and The OA.
2) Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan's inner voice
In Dexter: Original Sin, Michael C. Hall lends his voice to the inner thoughts of young Dexter. In Dexter, he is a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami-Metro Police Department.
A serial killer by night, Dexter kills murderers who haven't been punished severely for their crimes. Michael C. Hall has also worked in Six Feet Under, Dexter: New Blood, Paycheck, Game Night, and In the Shadow of the Moon.
3) Christian Slater as Harry Morgan
The role of Harry Morgan is played by Christian Slater. Harry Morgan is Dexter's adoptive father. Audiences can expect Harry to teach Dexter how to control his urges and to develop a code called The Code of Harry. This code helps Dexter identify who deserves to be killed.
Christian Slater is also known for The Legend of Billie Jean, Mr. Robot, Blink Twice, The Wife, We Can Be Heroes, Alone in the Dark, He Was a Quiet Man, Inside Job, and Bobby.
4) Molly Brown as Debra Morgan
The role of a young Debra Morgan is played by Molly Brown. Debra Morgan is the younger sister of Dexter Morgan. Molly Brown has been previously featured in Lost Girls, Senior Year, The Good House, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Chicago Med.
5) Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta
Christina Milian features as Maria LaGuerta. She works with Dexter in the Miami Metro Homicide Division. Christina Milian has previously featured in Grandfathered, Family Original Movie Christmas Cupid, and Love Don't Cost a Thing.
6) Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka
Alex Shimizu plays the role of a young Vince Masuka who has just started working at the Miami Metro. He also works with Dexter. Alex Shimizu has been previously known for his work in Interior Chinatown, The Terror, S.W.A.T., and The Blacklist.
7) Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt
The role of Harry Morgan's partner in the homicide department and best friend, Bobby Watt, is played by Reno Wilson in Dexter: Original Sin. Reno Wilson has also been featured in The Cosby Show, Mike & Molly, Fatal Attraction, Bel-Air, Good Girls, and the Transformers film series.
8) James Martinez as Angel Batista
In Dexter: Original Sin, the role of Angel Batista is played by James Martinez. In Dexter, Angel Batista is mostly a sergeant. who later on gets promoted to lieutenant. James Martinez has previously worked in One Day at a Time, Love, Victor, and House of Cards.
9) Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer
Played by Patrick Dempsey, Aaron Spencer is a captain in the Miami Metro Homicide Department. He is putting together a team with the best of the best law enforcement officials to solve the kidnapping of a judge's son. Dempsey has previously featured on Grey's Anatomy, Can't Buy Me Love, Enchanted, Made of Honor, and Thanksgiving.
10) Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin
The role of Tanya Martin is played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Tanya Martin is Dexter Morgan's new boss. She is also the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department. Sarah Michelle Gellar has also acted in Wolf Pack, Scream 2, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, and Do Revenge.
Dexter: Original Sin can be watched on Showtime on December 15, 2024. For more updates and stories on shows, soaps, and films, stay tuned to SoapCentral.