Patrick Dempsey joins the cast of the prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” and other casting announcements

The Dexter Prequel series is slowly taking shape. Paramount+ with Showtime announced the cast of Dexter: Original Sinincluding Patrick Gibson as Dexter and the always fantastic Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father and homicide detective. Molly Brown, who will play Debra Morgan, Dexter’s younger sister, is also joining. In addition, Patrick Dempsey has come on board Dexter: Original Sin in a permanent role in the series.

Deadline reveals that Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, “the Miami Metro Homicide Captain who has had a decades-long relationship with Harry Morgan (Christian Slater).”

In addition, James Martinez (All the best, Victor), Christina Milian (Falling Inn Love), Alex Shimizu (The blacklist) and Reno Wilson (Mike and Molly). According to a press release, “These four actors play members of the Miami Metro Police Department. Martinez plays Angel Batista, an up-and-coming homicide detective who acts from the heart; Milian plays Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective; Shimizu plays Vince Masuka, a forensic scientist who enjoys sharing his expertise while also reveling in the chance to dictate everything to his new intern, Dexter Morgan; and Wilson plays Bobby Watt, Harry’s longtime partner and confidant.”

Finally, Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Randy Gonzalez, Aaron Jennings, Raquel Justice, Jasper Lewis, Carlo Mendez, Isaac Gonzalez Rossi and Roberto Sanchez have joined the cast. Deadline“Pantoliano plays Mad Dog, Allen plays Dexter’s biological mother Laura Moser, Gonzalez plays Santos Jimenez, Jennings plays Clark Sanders, Justice plays Sofia, Lewis plays Dexter’s adoptive mother and Harry’s wife Doris Morgan, Mendez plays Hector Estrada, Gonzalez Rossi plays Gio and Sanchez plays Tony Ferrer.”

Here is a brief summary of Dexter: Original Sin as a supplement to the cast announcement:

Set in Miami in 1991. DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN follows Dexter (Gibson) on his journey from high school student to vengeful serial killer. When he can no longer ignore his bloodthirsty urges, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. Under the guidance of his father Harry (Slater), he adopts a code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eradicated from society without getting on the radar of law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins an internship in forensics with the Miami Metro Police Department.

What is the release date for Dexter: Original Sin?

The release date for Dexter: Original Sin is currently unknown.

Originally published on May 23, 2024.