Summary
Dexter: Original Sinwill hit screens on Jun 20, 2025, and the release of the final trailer last week has fans excited for the serial killer origin story. Michael C. Hall’s ‘inner voice of Dexter’ featured heavily in the trailer, and to the joy and surprise of many fans, he actually appeared in physical form, as the present day Dexter was rushed to hospital after being shot by his teenage son, Harrison.It’s clear in the way thatOriginal Sinis being promoted, that Michael C. Hall’s involvement is vital to the success of the prequel series.
Michael C. Hall’s iteration of Dexter Morganis so iconic that there’s no way he couldn’t be a part ofDexter: Original Sin, and the head honchos clearly recognize this. Patrick Gibson looks like perfect casting as young Dexter, but he’s an up-and-coming actor, so the prequel series can’t be sold on his name alone.Fans want Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan back, and Paramount and Showtime know this.
Dexter: Original Sin
Starring
Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, Patrick Dempsey, Joe Pantoliano, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew William and the voice of Michael C. Hall
Created by
Directed By
Michael Lehmann
Michael C. Hall is Dexter Morgan: it really is as simple as that. The actor has played the serial killer with a code in over 100 episodes, and he’ll be back asDexter’s inner voiceover inOriginal Sin. He’ll also appear in present day scenes that’ll tease his return to the lead role in the sequel series,Dexter:Resurrection, next summer. The full trailer begins withMichael C. Hall’s narration, as present day Dexter is bleeding out on the snow in Iron Lake, after being shot in the chest by Harrison.
Dexter’s life is flashing before his eyes as the ambulance rushes to the scene to potentially save his life.It’s a clever way to introduce the events of the prequel, but it’s also a very obvious marketing ploy to get people to tune intoOriginal Sin.Michael C. Hall’s appearance would have been a good surprise reveal to save until the first episode ofOriginal Sin, but it’s clear that Paramount and Showtime know they needed to put the legendary actor in the trailer to attract legacy fans. This isn’t the first time this has happened, and it certainly won’t be the last. For instance, when theBosch: Legacyspin-off,Ballard, premieres in late 2025, Harry Bosch will almost definitely feature heavily in the trailer, even though he only appears in three episodes. The big streamers know they need the big hitters to sell future entries in their popular franchises, and this is almost definitely the case with Michael C. Hall’s involvement inOriginal Sin.
Original Sin Needs Michael C. Hall But It’ll Also Need A Compelling Origin Story To Be A Success
Michael C. Hall announced he would be providing his iconic tones for the inner voice of Dexter inOriginal Sin, at San Diego Comic Con 2024 back in July of this year. It was a surprise to many excited fans, and this was just the tip of the iceberg, as he also confirmed he would take on the lead role in a sequel series, even though Dexter supposedly died at the end of the limited series,New Blood. The 10 episode series became Showtime’s biggest ever ratings hit, and it was inevitable the Dexter-verse had to continue. The prequel series and aHarrison spin-offwere announced as the merger with Paramount came to fruition, but the latter series was axed. The head honchos knewHarrison wasn’t popular enough, and they needed Michael C. Hall to spearhead the future of the franchise. So, as it stands,Hall will appear in both the prequel and the sequel series, which just proves how much they actually need him.
Michael C. Hall’s presence is not enough on its own to ensure the success ofOriginal Sin, as it’ll need a worthy origin storyto go alongside his iconic voiceover retelling his story from the present timeline. Fans are keen to see what Patrick Gibson will do with the character of young Dexter, and he has big shoes to fill. It already looks likeOriginal Sinwill include a key flashbackof Dexter’s first kill, so fans will have no choice but to compare him to his predecessor. However, the inclusion of Michael C. Hall as the inner voice of Dexter inOriginal Sinwill heavily link the two iterations of the character, and that can only be a good thing for the show.Original Sin’s crossover withResurrectionwill give the franchise the connective tissue it needs to expand exponentially over the next few years.
