Patrick Dempsey is trading in his surgical scrubs for a uniform
. The actor, best known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, has joined the cast of Dexter: Original Sin as a series regular. He is set to portray Aaron Spencer, the Captain of the Miami Metro Homicide, who has a decades-long relationship with Christian Slater’s Harry Morgan.
Dempsey Joins a Star-Studded Cast
The Dexter prequel, which began production in Miami earlier this month, also stars Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan, Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, James Martinez as Angel Batista, Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta, Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka, and Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt. (David Zayas, Lauren Vélez, and C. S. Lee played Batista, LaGuerta, and Masuka in the original series.)
A Peek Into Prequel Setting
Set in 1991, 15 years before the events of Dexter, the series follows Dexter as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. According to the official logline, “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 enforcement’s radar.” This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
An Electrifying Production
Original Sin is produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Patrick Dempsey is a beloved actor who is internationally known for the iconic characters he has played and his performances,
notes Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy. We are thrilled to have him join our all-star cast of Dexter: Original Sin, the highly anticipated origin story of the franchise.
A Strong Creative Team On Board
Clyde Phillips, original showrunner and executive producer of Dexter, returns to take on the reins once again. Additional executive producers include Scott Reynolds, Michael C. Hall (who portrayed Dexter in the original), Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Robert Lloyd Lewis serves as producer while Michael Lehmann handles directing duties.
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