Dexter had a lot unveiled at Comic-Con. Original series star, Michael C. Hall will be narrating the prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. Not only that, but he will be back in a new sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection.
“We are thrilled to have the brilliant Michael C. Hall reprise his iconic role as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s most successful series ever,” said Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO, of the new series. “While Dexter: Resurrection will appeal to the tens of millions of longtime fans, Dexter: Original Sin will introduce a whole new generation of viewers into this iconic series by starting from the beginning, which is sure to satisfy existing audiences as well.”
Dexter aired on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, with a sequel series, Dexter: New Blood in 2021. The first sequel picked up 10 years after the original series’ finale. Resurrection will follow New Blood, taking place in present day. The new sequel will debut Summer 2025.
For the Dexter: Original Sin panel, Hall appeared alongside showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producer Scott Reynolds and cast members Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson and Molly Brown. Guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar served as the moderator.
The 10-episode prequel is set in 1991, 15 years before the events of Dexter. It will debut on Paramount+ With Showtime in December.
Per the official synopsis, “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 enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.”






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