Dexter: Original Sin's Patrick Gibson Says His Similar Looks to Michael C. Hall 'Definitely Came Up' on Set (Exclusive)

Patrick Gibson also sees a similarity between himself and Michael C. Hall.

29 year old Dexter: Original Sin star spoke with PEOPLE at the series premiere in New York on Thursday, Dec. 11 about following in Hall’s footsteps and the uncanny resemblance between him and the original Dexter Morgan.

Gibson revealed that the cast’s resemblance “definitely came through” on set. “I feel very lucky that I look somewhat like him,” he said.

“It definitely helps to get a role where you’re playing the same guy,” Gibson admitted.

Patrick Gibson, actor Michael C. Hall on December 11, 2024 in New York.

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she’s nailed her role in the Dexter Prequel as a ‘big fan’ of the original (exclusive)

Gibson stars in the prequel series, which focuses on the life of a forensic blood spray technician as he becomes an undercover serial killer and vigilante.

“When his bloodthirsty urges can no longer be ignored, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness,” reads the synopsis. “With the guidance of his father, Harry, he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on the radar of law enforcement. This is a special challenge for young Dexter as he begins his forensics internship with the Miami Police Department.”

Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan in “Dexter: Original Sin”.

Patrick Wymore/Paramount+

Gibson told PEOPLE that while audiences “know that Dexter is a seasoned, polished, knowledgeable serial killer, the Dexter that we made in Original sin he has not yet perfected the art of killing.”

“He also hasn’t fully perfected his persona, which as a serial killer is a bit more of a conscious endeavor than the average person,” he said. “We’re going to see a version of Dexter that’s a lot rougher around the edges.”

The actor also opened up about playing a complex character whose fate has already been written and revealed.

“I think it’s been an equal challenge, and it’s also a blessing,” he said. “For me, knowing where [Dexter is] that he’s going to end was really helpful because then you can gauge who he is at this point and where he’s going.”

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in “Dexter” Season 8, Episode 4 Randy Tepper/Showtime Patrick Dempsey says he’s ‘really grateful’ to work on Dexter Prequel series with his famous colleagues (exclusive)

Although Hall, 53, will not appear on screen in the series, he will narrate and return as the voice of Dexter’s inner monologue. The new series also stars Christian Slater as Dexter’s father, Harry Morgan, and Molly Brown as Dexter’s sister, Debra Morgan.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Dempsey will also make special guest appearances as CSI Chief Tanya Martin and Metro Homicide Captain Aaron Spencer.

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Dexter: Original Sin premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, December 13th, and new episodes will air every Friday until January 31st.

Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education