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Paramount+ recently unveiled the first-look images for itsDexterprequel seriesDexter: Original Sin. With a desire to introduce viewers to Patrick Gibson, who will play the younger version of the original show’s core character, Dexter Morgan (previously played by Michael C. Hall), the studio dropped the highly anticipated images.
However, while Paramount+ expected excitement, the images were met with severe backlash from fans. As Patrick Gibson’s images fromDexter: Original Sinhit social media, they sparked a significant outrage among Michael C. Hall fans. Claiming that Gibson looks exactly the same age as Hall was, during the original show, the images led to widespread criticism.
Paramount+ Dropped First Look Images forDexter: Original Sin
Following the iconic 8-season run ofMichael C. Hall’sDexterin 2006, Showtime’s crime drama series later birthed a miniseries continuation of the original show,in 2021,Dexter: New Blood. And now, after the success of Hall’s twoDexterprojects, Paramount+ with Showtime came up with the idea of churning a prequel series, to showcase the early life of the protagonist.
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Greenlighting the 10-episode thriller showDexter: Original Sin, Paramount+ with Showtime recently unveiled the first look image of the prequel. Taking place 15 years before the events of Michael C. Hall’s 2006 seriesDexter, the upcoming prequel starring Patrick Gibson in the titular role will tell the story of the younger serial killer in training.
As perTHRreports, the first look image introduced the younger versions of the original show’s core characters: Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan, Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan. Apart from that, it has been revealed that theDextershowrunner Clyde Phillips has returned in the same capacity forDexter: Original Sin, which is yet to have a premiere date.
Michael C. Hall Fans are Upset with Patrick Gibson’s Look in the Prequel
Meanwhile, as the first look images ofDexter: Original Sinhit social media, informing fans about Patrick Gibson taking over the mantle from Michael C. Hall, to play his younger version,it sparked intense criticism. The central issue being the apparent age of Gibson, who is portraying the young version of Dexter Morgan. Considering how the actor appears to be of a similar age to Hall’s Dexter, fans question the premise of a “young” Dexter.
Claiming how the first-look images contradict the idea of theprequel being about young Dexter, fans state that Patrick Gibson appears the same age as Michael C. Hall was in the original show. This led to an intense outcry, with many expressing frustration on social media. Further, the backlash went to a grave extent when netizens began callingDexter: Original Sinas a reboot rather than a prequel, based on Gibson’s age.
So it’s a reboot because he looks exactly as old as Dexter lol
not so young is he
He looks the same age💀💀💀
Awful, this young Dexter looks older than Dexter in his mid 30s. There is no replacing Michael C Hall. This was one of the few cases where the actor made the character.https://t.co/trTSUwe62i
This “Young Dexter” barely looks younger than the original Dexter looked at the start of Dexter. They’re just remaking Dexter at this point. Milking the IP more.https://t.co/35O07xNS6h
michael c hall in s1 of dexter looked younger than himhttps://t.co/wkIOrmXmQ1
Fans’ dissatisfaction mainly stemmed from a perception that the creative team behind the prequel series failed to capture the essence of a younger Dexter, which was supposed to be the key selling point for the new show. With many anticipating seeing a youthful depiction of Dexter while exploring his early years and development before the events ofDexter(2006), the first-look image seemingly ruined those expectations.
DexterandDexter: New Bloodare both available on Paramount+.
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