Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy, Enchanted, Ferrari) has joined the cast of the Paramount+ with Showtimes series Dexter: Original Sin in a series regular role. In the Dexter prequel series, Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, the Captain of the Miami Metro Homicide department who has a decades-long relationship with Harry Morgan (Christian Slater).

Dexter: Original Sin stars Patrick Gibson, who is taking over the titular serial killer role (in his younger years) made famous by Michael C. Hall in the Showtime mothership series. Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian and Alex Shimizu also star. Production is currently underway in Miami with Clyde Phillips at the helm.

The 10-episode original drama series follows Dexter (Gibson) in 1991 Miami, a student transitioning into a serial killer in training. When his bloodthirsty urges can no longer be ignored, Dexter finds solace and understanding in Harry.

As his only confidant, he teaches Dexter a Code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die—all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Dexter: Original Sin is executive produced by Clyde Phillips and produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Scott Reynolds also EPs alongside, Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis producing. Michael Lehmann will serve as directing executive producer.

via: Deadline