With Michael C. Hall’s television serial killer set to return inDexter: Resurrection, showrunner Clyde Phillips explains how the actor had an essential role in greenlighting the sequel and expanding the franchise alongsideDexter: Original Sin. The series is the second sequel to the crime mystery series that ran from 2006 to 2013 across eight seasons. Phillips has had a hand in all theDexterfranchise’s series, including the original show, the 2019 sequel seriesDexter: New Blood, and theprequel seriesDexter: Original Sin.
As Dexter’s first kills are finally being unveiled followingDexter: Original Sin’s premiere, Phillips sat down withScreen Rant to explain how Hall’s appetite for more stories opened up the opportunities for the future. He revealed thatHall was the individual to kick off the idea of continuing Dexter’s storybeyond the events ofNew Blood, even reaching out to give him a call. After the Dexter star approved of Phillips' pitch, followed by Showtime and Paramount, it led to the greenlighting ofResurrectionasOriginal Sin’s first season was filming. Read his response below:
It’s a whole new show. Michael Hall called me and said, “you know what? I’ve got Dexter in my bones. Clyde, you’ve got Dexter in your bones. Let’s keep going. Can you figure it out? How can I have survived what happened in the finale?”
My team and I figured it out, pitched it to Michael. He loved it. Pitched it to Showtime and Paramount. “They’re not going to say no to this. I mean, it’s their biggest show!” And we start shooting that in a month. So, all while shooting Original Sin, we were writing Resurrection.
Despite the timing of the writing and filming of each show, Phillips admitted that there waslittle crossover betweenOriginal Sinand Resurrection. Check out the showrunner’s clarification below:
Other than the fact that Dexter is who he is, they’re separate entities.
What Phillip’s Response Means For Dexter: Original Sin
Hall Will Still Play A Role In The Prequel
While there may be no significant connections betweenDexter: Original SinandDexter: Resurrectionat least within their premiere seasons, there is still one connective thread in the form of Hall. Alongside reprising his role in the sequel series,Hall is acting as a producer and narrator for the prequel.
Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – Dexter’s First Kill & 9 Other Story Reveals
Dexter: Original Sin got off to a very quick start, and it’s already revealed Dexter Morgan’s first kill as well as several other parts of the show.
As such, while Hall may be handing over the role of Dexter to Patrick Gibson in the prequel series, his presence will be felt both behind the scenes and within the show itself. As such,Original Sinwill still feel like a key element of the franchise.
Our Thoughts On Phillips' Dexter: Original Sin Tease
The Future Of TheDexterFranchise Will Be More Expansive Than Ever
Though the original series ended over a decade ago, it is clear that theDexterfranchise still has plenty of life beyondResurrection’s sequel story andOriginal Sin’s glimpse into the past. In 2023, it was reported that the property will expand beyond the serial killer with several spin-offs focused on his supporting cast, including a series focused on Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott) andan origin story for the Trinity Killer.
How Dexter Morgan Survived New Blood’s Ending
The opening scene of Dexter: Original explains how Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan survived being shot by Harrison in New Blood’s ending.
As such, when paired with Hall’s desire to return as the leading character, it is clear that bothResurrectionandOriginal Sinhave the potential to exist beyond their first seasons. Furthermore, while Phillips ruled out any crossovers betweenDexter: ResurrectionandDexter: Original Sinin their current forms, potential future seasons could pave the way for cases that cross over between their settings.
Dexter: Original Sin
Cast
Dexter: Original Sin explores Dexter Morgan’s early years in 1991 Miami as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Guided by his father, Harry, Dexter crafts a moral code and navigates a forensics internship at Miami Metro Police, all while controlling his darker impulses.
