Summary
For the prequel seriesDexter: Original Sin, Paramount+ is pulling out all the stops.
They also talk about the questions they had for their characters and more.
Check out the full conversation in the video above or in the transcript below.
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COLLIDER: We’re at CCXP, and a lot of people here collect things.
Is there anything that you collect or used to collect?
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR: I can answer what you collect.
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[Points to Patrick Dempseys watch]
PATRICK DEMPSEY: I collect watches and cars.
Theres actually a really cool car collection here, definitely.
Really some great cars around her.
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GELLAR: I collect first-edition books.
DEMPSEY: She never stops reading.
Shes always reading on set.
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Patrick Gibson plays the younger version of the serial killer.
Moving into why I get to talk to you guys today.
One of the things about this show is that your characters are brand new.
Follows a young Dexter Morgan on his transition into an avenging serial killer.
They weren’t in the original.
Oh, Im just signing on?
DEMPSEY: It was both.
It was like, Oh, I’m definitely interested, but I want to have a meeting.
What is the character?
Where is this going?
And then I sat down, and I had a great conversation with everyone.
I loved the direction.
It was really open to wherever they wanted to go, so I was like, I’m in.
I’m in for the ride.
GELLAR: I knew, as well.
They definitely were very upfront and said, This is what wed like to do.
This is the idea.
You’re always making a big commitment.
It was really lovely, well-organized, really safe, really fun.
Even with all the darkness, theres a great sense of humor about it.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Asks the Important Questions
“Am I going to get killed?”
Did either of you ask to be a serial killer that gets figured out along the way?
Everybody asks that, right?
What kind of character is this?
DEMPSEY: Also, you know what the difference is, too?
Then when you’re us, you’re like, Am going to get killed?
[Laughs] Thats the difference.
One of the things aboutDexteris each season is a huge villain.
There was also sort of the bigger picture.
I don’t think we differ that much.
DEMPSEY: I like how he’s learning as he goes on.
How Does ‘Dexter’ Compare to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’?
DEMPSEY: How easy and fun it was with the cast immediately.
It’s just really relaxed.
That was just so much fun.
That was the thing all of us were very surprised by.
GELLAR: I joked with Clyde what’s the app where people meet friends?
But more than that, we were all so compatible.
Everyone enjoyed each other’s company, which you dont always get.
So, there was a lot of that responsibility and enthusiasm and commitment behind it.
The first season is 10 episodes.
Which is your favorite and why?
DEMPSEY: I haven’t seen anything yet, so I don’t know.
I haven’t seen it yet.
I’m anxious to see it.
I don’t think you’re going to be disappointed.
DEMPSEY: I hope not!
Have you seen it yet?
GELLAR: No, not everything.
Is there one that you are excited for?
GELLAR: You know, like I always say, it’s like children.
So, I say you’ll be very pleased with the whole season.
Dexter: Original Sinis now streaming on Paramount+.
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