Get ready for a thrilling ride with Sarah Michelle Gellar as she joins the star-studded cast of 'Dexter: Original Sin', promising to captivate a new generation of fans.
- Jun 28, 2024
AceShowbiz - Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her iconic role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", has been announced as the latest addition to the highly anticipated "Dexter" prequel series, "Dexter: Original Sin".
The 47-year-old Emmy-winning actress will step into the shoes of Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department. Tanya is also Dexter Morgan's new boss at his forensics internship.
Gellar herself took to Instagram to share her enthusiasm, captioning her post with, "It's going to be a bloody good ride @sho_dexter." Her casting has been praised by Showtime's president of content, Nina L. Diaz, who stated, "Sarah Michelle Gellar is a pop culture icon who perfectly rounds out our best-in-class cast."
Set in 1991 Miami, the series will explore the early days of young Dexter Morgan, portrayed by Patrick Gibson. This prequel aims to shed light on Dexter's transformation from a student to a serial killer guided by a strict code of ethics provided by his father, Harry Morgan, played by Christian Slater.
"Dexter: Original Sin" delves deep into Dexter's psyche as he battles his murderous urges while working at the Miami Metro Police Department.
The show also includes a nostalgic touch with the casting of other prominent 90s stars like Patrick Dempsey, who portrays Captain Aaron Spencer of the Miami Metro Homicide department. This deliberate casting is part of a strategy to capture the essence of the 90s, aligning with the show's timeline.
The original "Dexter" series, starring Michael C. Hall, was a significant success, running from 2006 to 2013 and earning numerous awards including four Emmys. The spin-off miniseries "Dexter: New Blood" continued the story in 2021, but now "Dexter: Original Sin" takes us back to the beginning, offering fans a deeper understanding of Dexter's origins.
With a best-in-class cast, including Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, and Reno Wilson, fans can expect a gripping continuation of the Dexter legacy. Clyde Phillips returns as showrunner, promising to maintain the gripping and subversive narrative that made the original series a hit.
As young Dexter steps into his dark legacy, "Dexter: Original Sin" is set to be another enthralling chapter in the saga, one that will undoubtedly resonate with both new audiences and long-time fans of the series.
