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Everybody’s is back on the prowl. Showtime and Paramount+ initially announced in February 2023 that , the that ran from 2006 to 2013, would be receiving a prequel series. Set 15 years before the show began, fans will be introduced to young Dexter and learn the origin story behind his murderous ways, all while exploring the future forensic scientist’s family dynamics.

Cast members were later revealed in May 2024. Dexter, who was originally played by , made a name for himself in pop culture history as the guy who helped Miami police solve murders by day and murdered criminals by night. The original series earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and prompted , which starred Hall and ran from 2021 to 2022.



Following the end of , Hall hinted at his future within the franchise. “I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to play a young Dexter at this point,” he teased in a . “I think that ship sailed even before we started shooting the [original] series, but I’m open to the possibility.

” While talks of another installment were “all a bit theoretical at the moment,” Hall noted that he was “curious to see what they come up with” for the character. “I’ve learned to never say never,” he added. Scroll on to learn more about : There’s no word yet on the official release date for but the thriller will run for 10 episodes.

alum will star as young Dexter, alongside as Harry, his adoptive dad and homicide detective. is set to play Debra Morgan, Dexter�.

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