One of the best TV dramas of all time is getting a prequel with Hollywood legend-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Dexter is coming back to our screens after a 2-year hiatus (Picture: Showtime/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

It has been 2 long years since Dexter drew to a close but fans will soon have a prequel to sink their teeth into.

Hollywood legend Christian Slater, 54, known for films including Heathers and True Romance, has even joined the cast of the spin-off, titled Dexter: Original Sin.

While a recent reboot of the OG series saw Dexter (Michael C Hall) getting murdered by his own son Harrison (Jack Alcott), fans will be relieved Dexter is very much alive in the prequel.

The 10-part thriller will focus on a younger Dexter, played by Shadow and Bone’s Patrick Gibson, as he transitions from a normal American student to an avenging serial killer.

Christian, 45, plays Dexter’s father Harry, who helps him adopt a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar.

True Romance legend Christian has been cast in the sequel (Picture: Snap/REX/Shutterstock)

Christian has starred in a host of iconic films – including Heathers (Picture: Cinemarque-New World/Kobal/Shutterstock)

Patrick will be taking on the role of a younger Dexter in the prequel (Picture: Venturelli/Getty Images for Dsquared2)

Christian will play Dexter’s father in Dexter: Original Sin (Picture: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Set 15 years before the OG series, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter learning to channel his inner darkness, a particular challenge as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department, in 90s Miami.

Dexter premiered in 2006 and ran for eight seasons until 2013. Throughout its run, it was nominated for a total of 24 Emmy Awards, as well as Golden Globe Awards.

Critically acclaimed and loved by fans, it was twice named one of AFI’s top 10 television series, while the Writer’s Guild of America included the show in their list of the 101 Best Written TV Series.

In 2021, Dexter was rebooted in a show set 10 years after the events of the original.

Dexter is regarded as one of the best dramas of all time (Picture: Showtime/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

The original Dexter ran for eight seasons (Picture: Showtime/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

Michael reprised his role as the titular character in Dexter: New Blood, which ran for 2 seasons before its controversial ending, which devastated fans.

Meanwhile, it is Christian’s first outing in the Dexter franchise – although he is no stranger to TV, having starred in the hit series Mr Robot.

The 90s legend has also appeared in films including Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Interview with the Vampire and Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac.

Dexter: Original Sin is coming to Paramount Plus.

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