‘Dexter’ Prequel Series Adds Four to Cast as Production Begins
The upcoming “Dexter” prequel series at Paramount+ with Showtime has begun production in Miami, with four new series regulars joining the show.
Variety has learned that James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, and Reno Wilson have all joined the 10-episode prequel, which is titled “Dexter: Original Sin.” They will star alongside previously announced leads Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown.
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The show is set in 1991, 15 years before the events of “Dexter.” The official logline states that the new series “follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. 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 (Slater), 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. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.” Brown will star as Debra Morgan, Dexter’s sister.
Martinez will play Angel Batista, described as “an up-and-coming homicide detective who leads with his heart.” Milian will play Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective. Shimizu will play Vince Masuka, “a forensic analyst who eagerly shares his expertise while relishing the chance to boss around his new intern, Dexter Morgan.” Finally, Wilson plays Bobby Watt, Harry’s longtime partner and confidant.
David Zayas, Lauren Vélez, and C. S. Lee starred as Batista, LaGuerta, and Masuka in the original series. Watt is a new character.
Martinez is known for his roles in shows like “Love, Victor” and “Wolf Pack,” as well as “House of Cards,” “CSI,” “Tell Me a Story,” and “One Day at a Time.” He is repped by Artists & Representatives and Sweet 180.
Milian is a noted singer and songwriter in addition to her acting career. As an actress, she has starred in shows like “Step Up: High Water,” “Soundtrack,” and “The Oath” as well as films like “Be Cool” and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.” She is repped by UTA, Neon Kite, and Goodman Genow.
Shimizu is best known for his role on “The Blacklist” in addition to roles in shows like “The Terror: Infamy” and “SWAT.” He is also set to appear in the upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” He is repped by The Rosenzweig Group.
Wilson has previously starred in shows like “Good Girls” and “Mike & Molly” as well as recent entries like “Fatal Attraction” and “Bel-Air.” His film credits include the “Transformers” franchise and “Crank: High Voltage.” He is repped by Buchwald and More / Medavoy Management.
Clyde Phillips, the original showrunner and executive producer on “Dexter,” returns in that role for “Original Sin.” “Dexter” star Michael C. Hall is also an executive producer on the series, as is Scott Reynolds, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Michael Lehmann, the director of “Heathers,” will serve as director and executive producer. Robert Lloyd Lewis is a producer on the series. Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios produce. Gary Levine and Urooj Sharif will oversee for Showtime Studios, with production supervised by Tara Power. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ markets.
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