Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins Dexter Prequel ‘Original Sin’

Exciting news for Dexter fans! Sarah Michelle Gellar’s addition to the cast of Dexter: Original Sin sounds like a great fit. Her role as Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter’s new boss, will surely bring a fresh dynamic to the series. Gellar’s experience and popularity, especially from her iconic role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, should add a lot to the show’s appeal. Plus, joining a cast that includes Christian Slater and Patrick Dempsey promises a strong ensemble. This prequel series is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of the Dexter franchise.

“Dexter: Original Sin” is a prequel series set in 1991 Miami, focusing on Dexter’s early years as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. The story will explore how Dexter learns to channel his dark urges with the guidance of his father, Harry, and adopts a code to target those who deserve elimination while avoiding law enforcement detection. This period coincides with Dexter’s forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The cast includes:

Patrick Gibson as young Dexter

Molly Brown as Debra Morgan

James Martinez as Angel Batista

Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta

Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka

Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt

Clyde Phillips, a veteran of the original “Dexter” series, will be the showrunner and executive producer. Michael C. Hall, who portrayed Dexter in the original series and the sequel “Dexter: New Blood,” will also serve as an executive producer.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Wolf Pack,” “The Crazy Ones,” “Ringer,” and “All My Children,” joins the cast alongside Slater and Dempsey.