Looks like McDreamy will be throwing out his stethoscope for a bullet-proof vest! It has recently been confirmed that former Grey’s Anatomy star, Patrick Dempsey, is set to join the cast of Dexter: Original Sin.
The series is set to air on Paramount+ and Showtime, where Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, Miami Metro Homicide’s Captain who also has a longtime link to Harry Morgan (Christian Slater), Dexter Morgan’s dad.
Dexter: Original Sin is the prequel spinoff to Dexter, and is taking place in Miami, circa 1991. Fans will witness a young Dexter, played by Patrick Gibson transition from college student to serial killer, as he’s guided by his father, Harry, and interning at the Miami Metro PD.
Dexter: Original Sin: President/CEO Chimes In On Patrick Dempsey Joining The Show
Showtime & MTV Entertainment’s President/CEO, Chris McCarthy, was excited about Dempsey joining the show stating Patrick is, “a beloved actor who is internationally known for the iconic characters he has played and his performances.”
Dempsey’s role on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Derek Sheperd, a.k.a. ‘McDreamy’ follows him everywhere; however, he’s been in a slew of other legendary television and movie roles over his long career, including films like Enchanted, Bridget Jones’s Baby, Scream 3, Made of Honor, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Can’t Buy Me Love.
Dexter: Original Sin: The Show Is Shaping Up To Have A Killer Cast
The much-anticipated prequel series continues to grow its cast, and in addition to Dempsey, Christian Slater, and Patrick Gibson, four other new actors were announced recently for the Paramount+ series.
They include Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly), James Martinez (Love, Victor), Alex Shimizu (The Blacklist), and Christina Milian (Love Don’t Cost a Thing). Molly Brown, best known for her role in Senior Year, was also previously announced to be part of the cast.
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