In February of last year, Variety announced that Paramount+ was developing a spinoff show for “Dexter,” the beloved crime drama series that aired from 2006 to 2013, starring Michael C. Hall.
The original production centered on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. Dexter led a secret double life as a vigilante serial killer, targeting murderers who have escaped justice due to corruption or legal loopholes.
The upcoming prequel series, with the working title “Dexter: Origins,” will follow a younger Dexter as he begins his career with the police of Miami. Just a few minutes ago, the main actor for this new title was announced.
Who is Patrick Gibson?
Patrick Gibson is a 29-year-old Irish actor steadily building a successful career, having appeared in 28 films, series, and shorts. In 2017, he was honored with the Rising Star award at the IFTAs.
Born in Dublin, Gibson moved to Greystones, then Stillorgan, and later to Donnybrook. He began studying Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin but left midway through his degree to take on a notable project.
Patrick Gibson’s movies and TV shows: What productions have he starred in?
Netflix’s “The OA” was the first major title in which Patrick Gibson starred. In this mystery series, he played Steve Winchell, a troubled high schooler who sold drugs and resorted to violence to cope with feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
If you’ve seen the 2019 film “Tolkien” with Nicholas Hoult, you might also recognize Gibson for his role as Robert Gilson, one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s closest friends. This role marked his entry into the larger entertainment industry, earning critical acclaim for his performance.
More recently, he portrayed Nikolai Lantsov in the Netflix fantasy series “Shadow and Bone.” Despite its significant viewership, the show was unfortunately canceled by the company in November 2023.
Patrick Gibson’s social media: Instagram and X
You can follow Patrick Gibson on Instagram at @paddygibson, where he shares photos and videos about his personal life and the projects he is involved in. However, he is not very active except when a new movie or series of his is about to premiere.
He also has an X account, @PatrickGibson00, but he is even less active there. In fact, his last activity on X was a repost in December 2023.
