Christina Milian and Reno Wilson have joined the cast of ‘Dexter: Original Sin.’ The new prequel series is set to delve into the origins of America’s favorite serial killer, Dexter Morgan, during his formative years.
‘Dexter: Original Sin’ is expanding the Miami Metro Police Department with Christina Milian (‘Resort to Love’), Reno Wilson (‘Good Girls’), James Martinez (‘Love Victor’), and Alex Shimizu (‘The Blacklist’), stepping into key roles. Martinez will play Angel Batista, originally portrayed by David Zayas, an up-and-coming homicide detective known for leading with his heart. Milian is set to portray Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective, a role originally played by Lauren Velez. Shimizu will take on the role of Vince Masuka, the witty forensic analyst previously played by C.S. Lee, while Wilson will play Bobby Watt, a new character and the longtime partner of Dexter’s adoptive father, Harry.
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The series is set in 1991 Miami, chronicling Dexter’s (Patrick Gibson) transformation from a student to a serial killer under the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater). As Dexter begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department, he struggles to channel his dark urges through a code designed by his father to target only those who deserve to die.
The cast of ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ also includes Molly Brown as a young Debra Morgan, Dexter’s sister, stepping into the role originally made famous by Jennifer Carpenter. This new series promises to explore the intricate dynamics of Dexter’s early years, offering fans a deeper understanding of his dark evolution.
The production is helmed by Clyde Phillips, the original ‘Dexter’ showrunner, and includes an impressive roster of executive producers such as Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, and Robert Lloyd Lewis. Michael Lehmann, known for his work on ‘Heathers,’ will serve as the directing executive producer, reuniting with Christian Slater for this thrilling new chapter in the Dexter saga.
Supervision of the show’s creative direction falls to Gary Levine and Urooj Sharif for Showtime Studios, with production overseen by Tara Power. Paramount Global Content Distribution will handle the series’ distribution outside of Paramount+ markets.
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The original ‘Dexter,’ premiered on Showtime in 2006 and was based on Jeff Lindsay’s novel ‘Darkly Dreaming Dexter’. It follows Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a forensic blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a vigilante serial killer. Taught by his adoptive father, Harry (James Remar), Dexter targets only those who have escaped justice. The series, which ran for eight seasons and concluded in 2013, became a cultural phenomenon, earning Michael C. Hall a Golden Globe for his performance.
In 2021, Showtime revived the series with ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ set ten years after the original finale. Dexter, living under an assumed identity in Iron Lake, New York, is forced to confront his past when his estranged son, Harrison, finds him. The series explores Dexter’s attempts to connect with his son while battling his dark nature.