Dexter: Original Sin | Four New Stars Join The Paramount+ Prequel Series
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James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, and Reno Wilson will be series regulars in the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME today announced additional series regulars for DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN, the new 10-episode original drama series that chronicles America’s favorite serial killer in training. James Martinez (Love Victor), Christina Milian (Falling Inn Love), Alex Shimizu (The Blacklist) and Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) join the previously announced cast members Golden Globe winner Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan. Production commences today in Miami, with Emmy® nominee Clyde Phillips (DEXTER, NURSE JACKIE) returning as showrunner and executive producer.
THEIR CHARACTERS
These four actors star as members of the Miami Metro Police Department. Martinez plays Angel Batista, an up-and-coming homicide detective who leads with his heart. Milian plays Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective. Shimizu plays Vince Masuka, a forensic analyst who eagerly shares his expertise while relishing the chance to boss around his new intern, Dexter Morgan. And Wilson plays Bobby Watt, Harry’s longtime partner and confidant.
DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN
Set in 1991 Miami, DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness when he can no longer ignore his bloodthirsty urges. Under the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater) embraces a Code that helps him seek out and eliminate people who deserve to be removed 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.
ALEX MARTINEZ
Martinez can be seen most recently on Love, Victor and Wolf Pack. His past roles include House of Cards and One Day at a Time. Tell Me a Story, CSI, Unforgettable. Elementary and the pilot, Guilt by Association.
CHRISTINA MILIAN
Milian’s past credits include Resort to Love, and Step Up: High Water. Falling Inn Love, Soundtrack. The Oath, Bring It On, Family Guy. Grandfathered, Be Cool, and Love Don’t Cost A Thing. Next up, Christina has the upcoming releases of Meet Me Next Christmas. And Body Language, both feature films she starred in and produced.
ALEX SHIMIZU
Shimizu is renowned for his recurring role in the hit series “The Blacklist” and will also appear in Taika Waititi’s forthcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Other notable credits include The Terror, S.W.A.T. and The Outcasts.
RENO WILSON
Wilson made his television debut on The Cosby Show. And has since starred in a slew of television series. Past credits include Good Girls, Mike & Molly, and Heist. Blind Justice, The Hoop Life, Fatal Attraction and Bel-Air.
BEHIND THE SCENES
DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN is executive produced by Clyde Phillips and is a production of SHOWTIME Studios and Counterpart Studios. The executive production team also includes Scott Reynolds (Jessica Jones), Michael C. Hall (DEXTER), Mary Leah Sutton (Resident Evil), Tony Hernandez (Emily in Paris), and Lilly Burns (Russian Doll). The series producer is Robert Lloyd Lewis (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Michael Lehmann (Heathers) is the directing executive producer.
At Showtime Studios, Gary Levine and Urooj Sharif are the creative overseers, with Tara Power supervising production. Paramount Global Content Distribution is responsible for distributing the series outside of Paramount+ markets.
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